Evening Star Newspaper, December 5, 1896, Page 8

8. . OB Arescttbe F st., cor. 1th. | Storage, 224 and M. Everything .we sell bears the stamp of perfect workmanship and finish. Oriental Rugs As Xmas Gifts —mever wear out— never fade. Remem- brances always. 1 bale Oriental Rugs, 2 to 3 feet wide by 4 to 6 feet long. $5.00 each. 1 bale Oriental Rugs, 2 to 3 feet 6 inches wide by 4 to 7 feet long. $6.00 each. 1 baie Oriental Rugs, 2 to 4 feet wide by 4 to 7 feet long. $7.00 each. Over 2,000 pieces in Ori- ental Rugs and Carpets, every size, shape and qual- ity. $5.00 to $7.00 each. It & SONS. saa Wi ‘Xmas Gifts 30 to 50% less Regular Prices at -Gerome Desio’s (Across from Moses‘) ey | a nmamnAnaNN AN @ & a =) ve N a c Every one who intends to make Christmas presents of Diamonds, Gold and Silver Jewelry, Art Bric-a-Brac, Statuary, ete., should not fail to attend this Retiring Sale. Everything in stock bas bad its price cut from 20 to 50 per cent under its regular price. Bear in mind these goods are this season's best creations, and in point of quality are second to none in this or any other city! Come to us to buy your Xmas gifts! Store for ren! Fixtures for sa ‘ann 1107 F St., North Side. det-70d eee te et For Fine Decorations, Plants, Cut Flowers or Designs, Etc., Go to J. R. Freeman, 612 13th St. N.W. ®etween F and G sts.) n06-3m,28 _'Phone 1540. xxxy Now LET'S : How -aany Christmas Presents are you going to buy? Count ‘em up on your fin- gers. Of course you haven't decided yet Just what you are going to get. and you don't know what they will COST;—but wouldn't it be a good plan to divide things up this year? In other words, why not buy ® part of your presents HERE—where you can enjoy FASY PAYMENTS You can’t find a solitary article In this %, sreat stock that wouldn't make an aceept- able ciit; and our Easy Payments will les- sen the pressure on your pocketbook. What's nicer than these: ae Gold Reception Chairs. Parlot_ and Banquet Lamps. Ladies’ Writing Desks. Ladies’ Dressiag Tables. Reclining Chairs. Bookcases, Rockers. GROGAN’S MAMMOTH CREDIT HOUSE, 817-819-821-823 Seventh street n.w., eB. . rders for will of tts arrival—ONLY. every Saturday. N. W. BURCHELL, 1825 F STREET. det-lid WE PUT UP PRESCRIPTIONS as your family physician directs. We use cr Com; this famous cold_weataer be received in ADVANCE It comes to us the drugs he orders. them : carefully, sctentifically. No substitutes : or aduiterants are employed. And -we : don’t make mistkes. Our prescription coun- $f ter is in charge of Messrs. W. B. T. Davis * 2 * and 7. S. Noel—both well-known - 8. * tered pharmacists. Arlington Drug Store, Cor. Vt. Ave. & H St. tex. &. Daggett. 4-204 EGoods selected. at the’ Palais Korat. Mouday i aside ob Paywent of a deposit, delivered when where you suy. ‘Umbrellas, Pock- et Books, Jewelry, Bibles and all arti- cles on which inlitals or name can be : done Free of Charge. Dress Handkerchiefs, Gloves, -etc., selec for presentation will be suitably bored free of. charge. | Free of charge. will be. 28. THE EVENING STAR, SATURDAY, DECEMBER 5, 1896—24 -PAGES, Remember this. Little Children’s Day On Plonday At The Palais Royal. We make this announcement after the conclusion of great preparations. While the object may be to reach the pocket books of fathers and mothers, it will be done by first touching their hearts. And we’ll do that by making a happy day for their children. Here’s Monday's program:—Unveiling of the monster Doll’s House on third floor, depicting “a child’s dream of Christmas.” The little one can be seen asleep in bed in one room. In the parlor is the Christmas tree loaded With presents. Everything complete—to the snow-covered roof and the red brick chimney down which Santa Claus is climbing. On the first floor is Kris Kingle’s shute, down which merrily slide the toys and games that fill the basement floor. Just beyond is Dollstown. The great bridge that leads to the town is crowded with Dolls of all kinds. There are Nego Dolls, Policeman Dolls, Soldier Dolls, Lady Dolls and Baby Dolls.. Smiling approvingly on them all is the Uncle Sam Doll—it’s a merry army of Dolls on their way to Dollstown. All five floors have attractive displays. But first of all see the great G st. window display—with its many Christmas trees and enough toys, games and books to fill an ordinary store it will prove not only the great- est but the most artistic display ever seen in Washington. don't look, yet we here ask EF We told you we were going to reach your pocket books by touching your hearts, fend that ull, these grand displays ‘were planned and executed solely wi of pleasing your children. Though we will not ask you to purchase on Monday, not to forget your pocket book, in case you may see bargains worth by word or profiting by. And we intend to offer such bargains. About the dolls. Can’t you judge a store by-its $1 Dolls? G7 Doesn't the cheap store have big_monstrost- ties, and doesnt the expensive store offer you di- minutive beauties? The Palais Royal’s $1 Dolls are imported—the best in every respect. Our $1 French Bisque and Kid Body Dolls are 18 inches high and ball jointed, so that they can sit down as naturally as can be. The $1 Dressed Dolls are 16 inches high and will not offend the eye even of a critical dressmaker. E> Thousands of Dolla, from 13c to $12 each. ‘The more expensive are better bargains than the litle-priced ones—if you judge by the differerce he- tween prices here and elsewhere. About the Books. Books for little and big children are here from ro cents to $10 each— greater numbers than in any two booksellers’ stores in Washington. GF Judge the values offered by the Cloth-bound Books we sell at 25 cents—and don't prejulke, See them first, then bottle up your exclametions of pleasure—if you can. (ee above for Toys.) Presents for About the toys. The usual 25¢ Toys are 19 cents here—but greater difference is in your favor for the mere expensive. 7 $2.75 for the usual $8.50 Kicighs, with high dash board and back with handle. Painted and decorated like a carr Horses, with alloping Horses— the usual $6.50 Police and Fire WH seat ‘tive boys. Can be drawn 7 $4.95 for Patrol Wagons. by goat or dogs. E> 4c Instead of $1 Lanterns. Comple ©7$1.39 for $2 frame, 16-inch front wheel # to T yours of age. £769 for the usual $1 Wheelbarrows of Sheet Iron, with red-painted wheel. TF H4e for Baltimore Printing Presses that will Print as perfectly as are these lines. Complete, with type, ink, et for Brass-fintshod Magic vith long and round slides. pedes. lack enameled |. Leather seat. For boys G74 for Nickel-plated Range. Works perfect- ly. Complete, with and pans. 73% for the usual 0c Wash Sets. Complete, With folding board, clothes horse, wringer, puil, Wash tub and wash b G78ic for the usual $1 Writi @cuble black board top. Place for inkstand OS 74e for the usual Doll Carriage—strong enough to hold a live baby. £7$1.35 for the usual $1.75 Reed Rocking Chairs with arms—31 inches high, 14x14 seat. O789e for the usual Ke Games—all the newest games, as well as uld-time favorites. grown folks. Desks, with If you were through the store today or yesterday you will best appre- ciate the additions to stock you'll find here on Monday. Seven of the Palais Royal “buyers” have just returned from New York with spoils— with importers’ surplus holiday stocks. We can tell of apparently unbe- lievable bargains: Handkerchiefs. instead of $1.35 for Fancy Boxes, each TSC containing hai dozen Ladies’ or Men's Pure Linen Handkerchiefs, with hand-embroldered initial in medium and small size. for Men's Saperior Jap. Silk Handkerchiefs. 45¢ with initial. Only for the ustal SOc quality. h or $1 for three exquisitely Embroider- 35¢ oo Ha erchiefs, a8 elaborately beautiful as any heretofore sold at $1 apiece. 4 of 50c for Ladies’ Very Sheer and BSC Wirrantea Pure Linen Mandkercbiets, with daintily embroidered borders. Toilet Articles. Cte $5.98 Instead of $1.50 to $12 for Brush, TOC Comb and Mirror Sets—the samples eee Fk Company, the Cosmeo Iluminum Com- ae and William Schrimper & Co. Empire Fans. ff $1.25 and $1.50 for Gauze, Silk Sc itt of SL oe weacica ant bance Carved ivoride stic Pocketbooks. instead of 98¢ for the New Ivory Finish AQC Aiigator Combination Books, in the art shades known as modes, in new greens, various tans and browns. Best Jewelry. 98c. to $2 for warranted Sterl- ASC ing Sitcer artistes, hmong which are beau: tifully ornamented Scissors, Pocket Knife | with three blades and folding ‘scissors, Combination Paper Cutter and Penknife, Corn Razors, &e., &c. f $1.68 for Men's Sterling Silver QSCHN Bosca” steriing Silver "Sounted Whisk Brooms and | rushes. for Men's Warranted Solid Gold $1.68 Rie Buttons. $1.98 for $3.50 styles, $2.48 Tor $5 styles, $3.48 for $6.50 styles. Baty Set of Solid Gold_Pins, with $1.75 Grains. "$1.98 instead of $2.75 for Neck Chain. 48c instead of 98e_ for the Finger Rings. ‘ir, instead of $1.50, for Ladies’ Silk $1.10 Garters, with sterling silver buckles. In glass-top box. Xmas Umbrellas. instead of $2.50 to $8.50 for Ladies’ $1.98 ites ccs Cavrelian’ wien “real ivory and Dresden handles. instead of $6.50 to $10 for Umbrellas with 5 et Se Sh Smee Fifty different styles in the lot—the surplus stock from New York's leading maker. Xmas Aprons. for six styles of 1214c and 15c Lawn Aprons. TOC snort und long. With deep bem, hen aod painted. tucks, setin stripes, for eight styles 25¢ Aprons, with hem and TQC tucks ‘and embroidery edge. for 50c Aprons. Dainty bits of Swiss, with lace and ribbon trimmings for my lady. And Double Width Aprons, with embroidery insertion, for the nurse. After-Christmas a $3.75%, the usual $4.50 Marbleized Men’s Goods. $3.08 to $18 instead of Bath Rovenekine Jackets, $6.25 $5 to $25 for Englich Dressing Gowns “and instead of $7.25 for Peter Wright's and $1.89 instead of $2.80 for Denton Sieep- ing Suite. Instead of $3.50. for Men's “Onell $2.98 wert itn 30, fr M undershirt and drawers made in one piece. Lamps and Tables. $1.39 freed of $295 fo Iaported_Drewen globe, best burner, etc. $1 39 instead of $1.98 for 18-inch Brass Ban- °F quet Lamp, with decorated column and Rochester burner. $3.4: for the usual $4.50 Brass Tables, 80 inches high. Onyx top, 14x14 inches. Parlor Clocks. $1.39 Has timekeepers. of $1.98 for Dresden Clocks. and “gold decorated. Keliable an: inch. ‘sonia’? Clocks, 9 inches high, 8 1 Cathedral gong.” Warranted es wide. Eight-day. five years. Bric-a-Brac. $1 98 instead of $2.98 for Imported Dresden °F Candelabra, with four lights. Floral decorations in natural colors. BQe imterd of $1.50 for 14-inch Flower Vases. The rew effects in blue and green, with raised gold decorations. 19c for Bisque Figures that are no less works of art than those here at $9. BH instead of 35. 60, 68 and ze. for Art ‘Cups and Saucers—the imported samples. for the After-linner Cuj HOC ioanly sold at 15, 19 and 2c. and Saucers New Books. $1 115 instead of $1.50 for Seats of the Mighty. 15 city ot Refuge, by Sir Walter Bosunt, Posters in Miniature, by Penfield. Sentimentai Tommy, by Barrie. Rodney Stone, by Conan Doyle. Sweetheart Travelers and the Gray Man, by Crockett. Murder of Dellcia, by Corelli. And many others. state ST Bc instead of $1.25 for The Vignette Series of QSC the Poets, “yabitshed by the Fo AS Stokes Go., N. ¥. Each volume with about 100 half-tone illustrations. Bindings in white and gold, with floral and other effect HQC instead of 50e for Cloth-bound Books. 240 DC dierent titles, embracing literature of “el kinds for ail tastes. Reductions Now. Instead of waiting until after Christmas we have concluded to quote closing-out prices now—for Wraps, Suits, Warm Underwear, Bedwear, &c. Only hints below. A page of The Star would not hold the list: Jackets and Capes. and $10 the prices for choice of Garments ments that have sold from $7.50 to $18. All 's styles. All sizes in one style or ” The Underwear. d 49¢ for choice of nearly 3,000 Gar- ZSC nents for Ladies. and Children. Yn “the lot are Natural Wool Combination Suits and Sep- arate Vests and Pants. Some were 96c. Miscellaneous. $1 75 for the Superior Moreen Skirts in um- °4@ brella style, with velvey binding. Origi- nay sold for $2.25, oe 98c for Superlor Knit Skirts made to retail at $1.48. Only 19c for the Shawl Fuscinat: in black ard ee reer ert B8c tor the $1 Eiderdown Dressing Sa with silk frogs, and $1.48 for the $1 Flannel Neglige Gowns. ir for the $5.50 California _ Wool $4.25 Bias 25 FR, Caiiforata, Wool $2.60 Reversible Comforts, es, 1.98 (Continued on Page-7 of Tomorrow’s Sunday Post.) Palais Royal, 4-time. G and mth Sts. — if you use Ceres Flour. in their making. Christ- mas is one time of the year in which housekeep- ers vie with each other to see which can make 3 mounted, at.... J. KARR’S SONS, Jewelers, 945 Penn. Ave. de4-2t PADHOODEO TODOS E046 O55 = eee Se ee ee Se ee oe ee D> 0D) SP © >> > + >>> FED > EP OD 2 > 2 New Orleans TMolassesi; Direct from the plartation, tee it to be nothing uct of the sugar cane. 1 ask for it, and I'll send it on rec order. Elther write or ‘phone 1084. N. H. Duvall, 1923 Pa. Ave. 45-8. t,th,20 and I guaran- the purest ‘| Picture makers. jBrown momar aan Switches at great [eEREREREREERERE Poseee 20 per cent off ‘| Picture takers FOR S} cits 38,am opportunity coming in the nick ¢] of time for folks who are thinking of gift- giving. Almost all_my entire stock's’ in- cluded—end I'm credited with carrying a je] larger assortment than auy other dealer in je] town. Photographic Sup- plies, roroF St.NW. a | CXEREREREER EROS 43-284 xg vg Overstock Sale of the Handsomest Diamond — Earrings in Washington! H 5 E i E i i ty a. 7 erful transformation! Contour of the face 8 Barings now fn | $4 Earrings how $00! § , youthful expression reproduced, wrinkles ATaE TL aey oye $2 11 $100 eRe dees P| acerg caelarged tt poate recta cea senvascior made Reserved, if you say so. A fittle down =| firm by expert application of the celebrated D'Iegne guarantees’ that. ves cremes and tollet specialties. HAIR and HAND culture also, An eminent says: The face requires food as much as the form needs clothes, the hands gloves, the feet shoes—the poor face ‘exposed to rr * unwarranted preference. Lans- ; tributes stamped they're no al- wind and sun, cially instru {bg the exquisite tints of air wi Regenerator. MARLBOROUGH PARLORS. ite Lansburgh. & Brother. Our Prosperity in Dress Goods : = Selling. 4 In the history of our Dress Goods selling your knowledge (down to the ‘present period) } of us has only been one of su- Periority. The linking of our name and dress goods is with- out a rival — supreme — and ; this undisputed supremacy } arose from no false estimate or burgh’s name is synonymous with bestness, desirability and worthfulness. | Without the boldness of these three at- S++ @ % lies to our great Dress Goods stock, arta D+ +a These specials for Xmas of- ferings: S+< 34 the best Cakes and Pas- For.a5c. yard. —[ tries.: You don’t want 4 your neighbor to get All-wool Cashmeres and rs ahead of you in her bak- 2) Serges, in brown, myrtle, navy, i ing. To insure against 1 gobelin, light blue, cream, 9) ieee pink, reseda and cardinal; pret- 4 § | ty Plaids, in color combina- 34 ( ERES &|,4 tions, suitable for waists and ) t4 children’s wear, and Two-toned 4 3¢ All-wool Cheviots. Al FLOUR j="; a ce] F i : ‘or 3c. : MM —for. your - Christmas ) 32¢. yard fal Cakes and Pastries. You An entire new assortment of 4 will be sure of the best %|/) Mohair Fancies, Blue Serges #4 results then! It is 2’/+; and All-wool Cheviot Fancies. 4 “Ceres” Flour __ that )) ad —_—- r) makes more bread, light- | 4 | er bread, whiter bread, ») } 4 For 4gc. yard. @) sweeter bread and better |‘ — Curl Cloths, Mohair Fancies, $4 bread than any other )) .4 Boucles, Cheviots, Plaids and +4 flour. Buy “Ceres” 11) Wool Mixtures, a] Flour from your grocer »)) 4 eee. tH —and accept no substi- |), yy tute! “Ceres” Flour X a For 50c. yard. ia n sold by all grocers—we ») 4 Our Famous 45-inch German 4] only wholesale it. . Henriettas, silk finish, 100 col- Ml ) }{ ors; 50-inch Navy Diagonals, 2) } 45-inch Navy Storm Serge, 45- Wim.l1.Galt &Co.,) i inch Checks for waists, in black " Wholesalers, 1st and Ind. Ave. y. and white, blue and white, +4 ) s : Ve ae {| hs brown and white and green and '¢ SS 4¢ white; Lovely Plaids and in- ¥ ft numerable fabrics for the old | 2 folk 5 +] folks. - 4 ¥4 4 re For 75¢. yard. 6) j . : M + _ 46-inch Boucle Armure and ?4 , Souffle and the 45-inch Change- +4 + able Granite Suitings, in greens, *¢ browns and blues. | Were eae eee ——— 4) COMBS, For the garnishing of your is) me ae gown Dame Fashion has de- }4 Sterling Silver- $1 creed Velvet or Velutina. " mounted, at.... + es i Almost useless to:remind you } BRUSHES, = i4h¢that, our-stock is unsurpassed— $4 Sterling Sify, $4 our variety of colors the largest. !4 We know our Velvets like a 3} book—“technically” _acquaint- i ed with them. We are thus studying our mutual interests. You'd think so as soon as you see that silken short dense piled ,, surface. The peculiar proper- > ties of our Velvets are the splen- 4 * did yet softened-depth of dye ! color. We import our Velvets > direct from Crefeld and Lyons. 4 Every conceivable color in If Silk-faced Velvets at $1.00, tf * $1.25 and $1.50 yard. " Black Silk-faced Velvets at $4 { $1.00, $1.25, $1.50, $1.75 and iv} * $2.00 yard. a An Allsilk Black Velvet at 4 $4.00 yard. be a Velour Du Nord. 9) Now all the rage for capes, ) $2.75 and $3.00 yard. i ©English manufacturers 4 have proven themselves to be very formidable competitors by }4 making an absolutely fast pile Velutina—an exact counterpart >< ; of the high-grade all-silk vel- 44 } vets—come in black and colors, *4 24 inches wide, at | 75¢. and $1.00 yard. }4 "For presentation we box 4; all Dress Goods gratis. Out-of-the-City Folks *{ a Can order by mail. We attend +¢€ to all such commissions with }¢ care and promptness. 4 LANSBURGH § (BRO, § j 420=422=424=426 7th Sty eS 39<D a> eared Facial Culture. "ISGNH ET CIB, 1415 H ST. N.W., aera D'Isgne Cremes, 1110 G st. n.w. heat and cold, meets its fate, with- @ warning to naure which’ means ive MB food.” OUR experts in New York parlors for mak. th Imperial Hair -1415 H ST. +1110 G ST. GNE EP CIE...... Ww. A Beautiful and Useful Christmas Present. ins. Switches reduced to 1.50, Ee. 3.00. Gray and: White Hair reduced in natee Proportion. Xmas Presents. We have just received a large assortment of MEZZO TINT Photos. The; Wallan and French Tortotse Shell’ Combs and Pins, | Come, and. eee Our MRZZO TEST 9 nee don tae, 1m the latest designs, finest stock ever displayed 8 | BUNS Gye he nest $0.00 Crayon fa" the clit, a Gallery on _ We ate also selling a tet of All Laog Human Hair ie Lt Caa amar Goa ate MORE CASES OF SICK HEADACHE, billous- ‘ness,constipation, can be cured in less time, wit na for less money, by using Inedicine, a1 ters Tittle Liver Pils, than by any other means. Time. Siccardi, a ee Til 11th st., next to Palaig Royal. household. cure for indigestion. Manu- Private rooms for. hairdressing, sham, and | factured by Dr. J. G. B. Siegert & be All arcing. (-20d | druggists keep them. ( Investigation of the Extent and Value d DATA COLLECTED BY FISH COMMISSION | Capital Invested ‘and the Revenue j The continual improvement in methods has j Were the only kind of apparatus used in THE POTOMAC SHAD of the Fisheries, Derived From the Industry. ARTIFICIAL PROPAGATION ‘The tabulation of results obtained by the fish commission after making a thorough investigation of the extent and value of the Potomac river shad fisheries, which has just been satisfactorily completed, shows that 1,246 men are given employment by this industry, and that $127,000 of capital is profitably invested. A large proportion of those who annually purchase shad from the itinerant and loud-volced huckster, or else have formed an acquaintance as the result of planked shad excursions, probably do not realize that the perpetuation of the species in marketable quantities has been due alone to artificial propagation conduct- ed by the fish commission, and which has been in successful operation since 1876. Capital Invested. At the close of the past season H. O. Weaver of the commission was sent out to collect full statistics in regard to the shad fisheries. Although the Potomac is but one hundred miles in length the work was found to be tedious and difficult, and ten weeks were required to gather the desired information. Mr. Weaver covered the en- Ure distance on both sides of the river, making his journeys on rail, boat or fvot, as was best sulted to his purpose. He ob- tained data from each fisherman engaged in the trade, and the result has been as thorough a census as 's possible. The com- pilation of the data collect by Mr. Weaver shows that op the Maryland side of the Potomae 4 fishermen are enga: in the shad industry and &21 on the Virginia side, making a total of 1,246 men. The shore property on the Maryland side is valued at $20,025; there are used 131 pound nets, valued at $3,175; 5 worth $4,000; 105, gill nets, valued at $6,230, and 194 boats, aggregating in value $6,965. The total in- vestment on t Maryland side, as thus in- 7, The shore property on the Virginia side is computed at $15,925, 2 pound nets are used, estimated to be worth $25 8 seines, valued at $13, GAT gill nets, worth $7, Se aggregating in value. $14,385. ‘The total in vestment on the Virginia side is $90.33! making the grand total of capital employed on the Potomac in shad fishing, $127,728. The Catch for 1896. The total catch for the river in 1896 was 685,413 fish, weighing 2,447,097 pounds, and representing a market value of $63,641. This catch was divided between the two states as follows: Maryland, 21 $54,864 pounds, and valued at $20,507. einia, 450,825 ish, weighing 1 peunds, worth $43,084. The work perform- ed by the various instrumentaliues plcyed in taking the jish was as follows: ing 5 3 Seines, 44,060 1 pounds, worth 217,530 fish pound nets, 30 pounds, val- 268; gill nets, 153.910 fi pounds, 3.3 ‘zed on the Maryland side in taking 2, pourds of fish, Valued at $150. These were chiefly employed cn the rocks at Great Falls. ‘The past season was a very poor one, as compared with 1895, indicating a falling off in the catch of about two-fifths, or nearly cne-ralf. In taking the investigation data for both years was obtained, so as to make a comparison. Every fisherman Tas his own pecullur reason to assign for the great reduction in the number of fish taken, but none of them are satisfactory to the sclentists. who believe that the real reasin lies in the varying conditions of temperature at the mouth of the river in different years, or that long continued high gales blow the shoals of fish past their aitempted destination, and they go on to the Albemarle and other regions further south, so what constitutes a loss in one secticn is a gain in another. The catch of shad in the Hudson river shows about the same percentage of falling off as in the Potomac, while in the Delaware there was a considerable increase over the preceding year. In ‘805 more than one million shad were taken in the Potomac. Young Shad Introduced. During the past three years more than 25,000,000 young shad have been placed in the Potorrac by the fish commission in car- rying out a long-established system of arti- ficial propagation. In 1894 there were deposited 2,602,000 shad fry; in 1895, 11,- 785,000; in 1896, 9,131,000. During each of these years there were also Geposited 1,- 000,000 of what are designated as “year- lings.” In the earlier periods of artificial Propagation the fish were released when but a few days old. Now, they are retain- eo in the carp ponds on the monument grounds until the autumn of each year, when the fish have attained a considerable gowth and have reached a length of three or four inches. The theory is that a fish of that growth has a better chance of existing and escaping its enemies than one but a few days old. It is estimat. that if even less than 10 per cent of the fish deposited as the result of artificial propagation survive the shad industry will be maintained and an opportunity afforded for development. The curious fact was noted by Mr. Weaver during his collection of statistics that the past season was almost unprece- dented in the number of herring taken, the total catch being in excess of 20,000,000 fish. At the same time remarkably low prices prevailed, and the fishermen were comparatively unrewarded for their labors. The Revenues Derived. For mary years the revenue derived from shad in the Potomac has been second to the oyster trade, the river itself ranking next to the St. Johns, Hudson and D. ware in the value of its shad fishe: gradually reduced the number of men ¢' employment. Six years ago 3,576. persons aud 295 vessels were engaged in the Poto- mac fisheries. In early times haul seines taking fish. About fifty-five years ago gill bets were introduced and eventually sup- planted seines. In 1875 pound nets were first put In the river, and since that time have gradually grown in favor. In 15S) there were 330 pound nets; in 1890, 376, and in 1801, 411. It then became apparent that the multiplication of these nets near the mouth of the river was diminishing the catch in the upper Potomac and that the ultimate result’ of t#king such quantities of shad before reaching the spawning grounds would prove exceedingly harmful, and that if the fisheries were to be main- tained some restrictions would be neces- sary limiting the number of nets, their nature and location, or artificial propaga- tion must be conducted on an exceedingly extensive scale. Result of Artificial Propagation. Prior to artificial propagation the fisher- ies of the Potomac steadily decreased in value and production up to the period of the war. During the prevalence of hos- tilities the fish had a chance to recuperate. In 1878 the minimum of 186,000 shad were taken. A year later the good effects of artificial propagation began to be evident, and the annual run of shad increased until a 5 took 621,977 fish, weighing 2,356,759 pounds, bringing an aggregate of $69,190. The year 1889 was the best in the decade, when 868,- 900 fish were taken and sold for $85,578. In 1891 alewives outranked shad in import- ance, there being taken 1,330,635 pounds of that fish, valued at $71,402. for their shad, while in 19] they STIMULATES DIGESTION. Horsford’s Acid Phos It acts Girectly on the food, thus assisting the falas, patting the stomach in sm active, digestive patting the st. am a healthy condition.”” HECHT & COMPAN 515 Seventh Street. If you need ‘a wrapper, Or if you are going to need one in the near future, you cannot afford to miss the wrapper sale ‘That will start here Monday morning. ‘This time we bought the material very much under price, and during the dull times with the maunfacturers had them made up at a big concession. We find We can sell them—and they're the best Persian flannelette, and worth from $1.50 to $2, for 69 cents, cash or credit. ‘These garments are made up as fine as any wrapper you ever saw—by one of the best makers—and have ruffled yokes, Watteau backs—wide skirts snd are hancsomely trimmed. It you want easy payments you're Welcome to them—buy as much more as you choose and we'll make them to suit * you, We got our share of the “plums.” Our € Wuyer hasn't been asleep, wasting Uke oppoctunities for jodiclons Duying which a glutted market has afforded. Almost a week's stay among the mukers and he bas returned with the “trophies —hundreds of the finest mos: stylish COATS AND CAPES, Bought. perhaps, in many instar half usual got ‘lp you buy Under it eed but little nough to “bind the barg you're sincere, our Wheral them, cash —orly —show that a te ee a ee Ba Extra Heavy Roucle Cloth Conte, halt silk lined, 2-button stylish loose fronts, deep aretic collars — well made and finished —werth 87 or $5—for... "$3.50 lish Lamb's Wool Jackets rt Jackets—suny all silk lined, others half silk lined, inserted velvet and plain collars— Coats which usually sel ee $6.75 $10.50-—for ... Elegant Imported Kersey and New Rough Boucle Jackets the most stylish frouts and collars; fancy silk lined throughout — which you'll Pay $16 for about aa $12.98 for Handsome Beaded and Teraided Cloth Capes—and Stylish Bratded Double Capes fall sweep collars—usunl price, $45 for ve and $2.98 Silk Seal Plush Capes—oraid and jot trimned or plain: trimmed with Angora far and ll fancy silk lned—capes such as canuot be sold when bought recula ly ai Another ot of Mink Scarfs complete with bead, tail and claws, Another lot of Electric satin lined—for 69e. Children’s Reefers of two-tone | extra large Hned collar, piped with Bike, Seal Muffs also Jot of Childre Long Coats of novelty. boucle and red kersey, trimmed with braid and ast large shoulder capes—worth bo less than &5—for. $2.98 HECHT & COMPANY, 515 Seventh Street. It Special Sale ace Curtains Portieres AT THE RINK, se we propose to ei ‘our customers. e quentits being limited, will make this « ONE-DAY'S SPECIAL SALE. Monday, Dec. 7. 50 pairs Nottingham Lace Curtains, REAL VAL- ve. 2. "Moxpay. 31.10 firs Nottin han Lace Curtains, REAL VAL- Y. $1.85. REAL VAL- GOOD VALTE AT ‘Portieres, GOOD VALUE AT re . GOOD VALVE At aint’ Lace Curtains. 35 Portieres, irs Chenille 28 pa $4. MONDAY, $2.85. Special. 200 SOFA PILLOW 500 Opaque Wi . mounted on 1: AL MONDAY Lansburgh’s Furniture Rink, | tN. ¥. AVE. BET. 13TH AND 14TH STS Hotmes Hlome-Made Fruit Gas is pronounced the best and most 4 all who Gy it, It is the best res skilled use of the f and pure tive Holmes an order for you kes. pound. “Phone Holmes’ Landover Mkt., 1st nok 3m,16 & ESts. 1, 425 7th st, If you only want to spend 98c. for a gift we're got handsome, T for that-of real alligator, scal le tc, with silver mountings. Oth such as: Memorandum Rooks, 5c Pocket Oe. to 8, 5 ket Books lizard, things, to $3. icking Cases, Tie. to $2. Kneessi, 425 7th Strect. 45-280 You Don’t Need New Gowns for every Dance or Reception yon attend ° If your Evening Gowns are a bit soiled 2 send tiem here. We'll Make them Uright ANTON FISCHER, G St. MATCHLESS DYEING AND CLEANING. de5-sd a t's a breach of etiquette o offer sour guests apr ut, the best, Teas offers. Serve Hungerford's “Golden lod" ‘Tea aod Coifee at Siang Bee. Ihe ve: spectively. Grandly a. x Bavore J.H. Hungerford, ,72e,, goth & OSts. aeS-8d ry : x x x x