Evening Star Newspaper, April 17, 1900, Page 6

o THE EVENING STAR, TUESDAY, APRIL 17, 1900-14 PAGES. bbe dob doe +f a a Time to Tinink of the We want to tell you about the Re- frigerators and Ice Chests—to say the word in season. And as to the buying, there’s every advantage in looking into the matter now. There’s,every advan- tage in your coming here. The Refrigerator matter here has passed the experimental stage. We at- tended to that. As in some other lines— it is safest to choose the store first, and then buy. We show 171 sizes and kinds of Re- frigerators and Ice Chests—every one with a world-reputation of its own and our quality guarantee behind it. Prices begin at $3.85 for the Chests and $6.50 for the Refrigerators. Can you do better than come here? We clean and renew the lace curtains properly. W. B. MOSES & SONS, F ST., COR. 11TH. » Ave. Storage Warehouse, 22d and M Sts. roars LANSBURGH & BRO., Washington’s Favorite Store. Sehdeb bbe bh bE EEE bh pehehebebehe fbb pb ebbeh bbb bh} Senders - £ proved patterns. Boots for |} 5 O IMI O IR R © WV $ golfing. riding, shooting and || = BS || all out-of-door sports in large Bs ° %| |i] variet pecial effort has :Transparent Glycerine Soap,: | been made to make our dis- 3 $|\l) play of slippers the most com- C€ k f. 13 3 plete ever shown. We are 3 a eS or eA 3 showing them in all the new- $ Positively no more than 6 cakes to a customer. Toilet De- z | Soe sligdes ot ai ONT & partment. = ||| ionable new designs in pat- WASH GOODS AT INTERESTING FIGURES. quolse “and ular I5e. grade, For 12!4c. Yd. We have just opened our 6th invoice of ‘9c. Per Yard. AM are fast colors and this year's styles. f th those popular Foulardettes; these are our own 3 Highgate footwear, aly ie Gant clantves alll rast: colera: e silk, é A Sear c 37!4c. Yd. : Center Alsle— Main Bullding Ask to see them; they're very pretty. :, BN TOMORROW. i : 2c. Blue Westminster Vellum Writing Paper. Ea B Id 14c. Pound. Par a WY, In Comes in three sizes. b d Ge Envelopes to match......0.seeceecesseeeeeeees JC, Pack. $| x am E l p : |: CllpSEe ¢ Lining Values That Cannot Fail to Attract ¢|% Refrigerators Your Attention. €|% —are two of the BEST % 12i4c. Canvas, 8l4c. Yd. | Imported French Hair- $|2 Ry oo Noe mont Popular In black or gr and full = extra heavy part ne ss katixfacte cloth, 18c. Quality, 8c. Yd. Soft finish, tm gray only; ask for this hair- cloth; @ rare lining value and a big saving. 7 ivn soatweteatoes HER MAJESTY’S CORSETS, Most Durable and Economical. Tt has been demonstrated over and over again that HER MAJESTY’S CORSET will outwear any other make and because it does this it is the most economical of corsets. No, it is not a cheap corset, as prices go, but it is cheap when compared to the lower priced corsets in the matter of wear, and the higher priced ones in the matter of merit. You get more for your money in HER MAJESTY’S than in any other corset. We Are Agents for the Standard Patterns. LANSBURGH & BRO. 420 to 426 Seventh St. cS ae Se seeeetoetonteeoeteedoetoateatedontediorgorbordortoriedieteetestossortedterteete Roteseetent it Refrigerator. EEE PEEEEEEEEEEEEPREREREEREEERE PEEEEEEE TTT IAPR etetedetetetndnntetetnetetetedeted : Tish Dimities and Royal Batiste In stripes, 40-inch Lawn, suitable for dresses or lin- & | || Mail orders are given the |! es, flowers and small effects for Ings; colors a navy, light blue, red, % | || b f ce ie *. and Ie, qualities at only helio, Yello cerise, new blue, tur- | est of attention by compe- <a a hoes -20c. Percaline, 1434c. Yd. | All of Our 45c. & 55c. Fines rs both are economical in the © ; j Mercerized Linings to ¢ consumption of ice. Both E Ei Soin bc watered ease Go at 373 Yd z are noted for their durable gud Clack 36 tithes wide steel atieo= oa We. = $ construction. See them before ™ +o Every shade is represented in the lot; bard- * ly distinguishable from silk; pice for coat purchasing. tn lining. Ask to see these. REFRIGERATORS, $6 UP. ICE GHESTS, $3.50 UP. An Excelient Combination. The pleasant method and beneficial effecta of the well-known remedy, SYRUP OF FIGS, man- ufactured by the CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP CO. iilustrate the value af obtaining the quid lax- ative principles of plants known to be medicinally laxative and presenting them in the form most refreshing to the taste and acceptable to the sys- tem. It is the one perfect strengthening laxative, cleansing the system effectually, dispelling colds, headaches and fevers gently yet promptly, and en- abling one to overcome habitual constipation per- manently. Its perfect freedom from every objec- tlonable quality and substance, and its acting op the kidneys, liver and bowels, without weakening or irritating them, make it the ideal Inxative. In the process of manufacturing figs are used, as they are pleasant to the taste, but the medicinal qualities of the remedy are obtained from senna and other aromatic plants, by a method known to the CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP CO. only. In order to get Its beneficial effects and to avold imitations, please remember the full name of the Company printed on the front of every package. CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP CO. SAN FRANCISCO, CAL. LOUISVILLE, KY. NEW YORM, N. ¥. For sale by all Druggists.—Price, 50c. per bottle. fe20-tu,th,s,1y84 i = = ————} “If they’re Rich’s Shoes they’re proper.” Ten-one F, Cor. roth. Entire Building, Genty. Changes in Spring attire will necessitate new Spring footwear. The display for Spring and Summer wear . now ready is by far the finest we have ever shown. Shoes for street and evening wear, in all the newest conceptions. “College” shoes of most ap- ent leather. i tent salesmen. B. Rich’s Sons, —both are made by the same manufacturers. Both have cold, dry air circulation— New Mattings. New Baby Carriages. New Go-Carts. WASH. B. WILLIAMS, Furniture, Carpets, Draperies, ete., Cor. 7th and D Sts. FR ARRERRES ANAT HREM F. 8. WILLIAMS & CO, The Tonic That Makes Women STOMACH Out of Order? Can’t Eat, Sleepor Work! @ JOHNSON S Crown and Bridgework. We make the most impgpved form of pure gold crown and bridgework known to den- tistry for $5 per tooth. The old-fashioned dentists will ask you $10 for the old-fash- este appetite, Induce refreshi ep and © fash, work = ple ‘One Tablet, ong dose’ = ™X Soued work. Immediate, Lasting, Agreeable. Large weute All druggists. ms N Dental 1 2 1 1 E = ° ° Parlors, St. Entertainment and Instruction. The Halls of the Ancients, 1312-14-16-18 New York Aye. OPEN 9 A.M. TO @ P.M. FOR PROMOTION OF NATIONAL GALLERIES. lustrate Egyptian, Assyrian, Roman and Sara- eenic Art, Architecture, Manners and Customs. Adults, 50c.; children, 25e. ‘The Lecture and Assyrian Halls or the entire eight Halls will be available to literary or bis- torical clubs for evening lectures, receptions, ete. de2-th, 8,00, 6m,30 (Over Hoover & Snyder's). DR. A. THOMAS U’ mot30OB S$ UTZ, Manager. CHOCOLATES that “melt in the Rich, Chocolates and Boubons, made after g21 F St. 1223 Pa. Ave. recipes, are the finest cand: the world. 3 super assortments at 25c., Moc and COMPOUND. There’s nothing like it in the spring —for ladies who are “all worn out’’—whose nerves ) are “all unstrung”—who are pale and weak and low- spirited. This Celery Compound goes right to the seat of the trouble—soothes and quiets the nerves—tones up the di- gestion—sharpens the appe- tite — strengthens, invigor- ates the entire system. Pint Bottles, soc. WILLIAMS’ Temple Drug Store, : Cor. 9th and F Sts. it II “The well-known strengthening properties of 1 combined with other tonles apd 2. most paieenen: ine, are found in Carter's Jron Pills. | Strengthens nerve ; ‘mproves blood and complexion. Bo10-s, tu&th-! is seen ‘The use of Dr. Biegert’s Ai gr tome Sea ate itura Bitters excites itive organs in or AFFAIRS ~ ‘ ALEXANDRIA REPUBLICANS ORGANIZE IN OPPOSI- TION TO EE CRUPPER. zi Ro “ President McKinley's Administration Indorsed—Eléctions of Vextrymen by City Guifecher—Briefs. ~Evehing Star Bureau, No. 701 King Street. Bél Telephone No. 106. ALEXANDRIA, Ya., April 17, 1900, The central gepubkican assembly of Alex- andria held a meeting last night in Odd Fellows’ Hall,on SouthColumbus street, for the purpose of organizing the opposition to the re-election of Mr. Joseph L. Crupper as city chairman. The meeting was presided over by Magnus L. Robinson, and George Munday acted as secretary. After a speech in which Mr. Robinson advised his hearers to support President McKinley’s adminis- tration, but to do everything in their power to oppose Chairman Park Agnew of the state committee and Chairman Joseph L. Crupper of the city committee, a set of resolutions were adopted, expressing al- legiance to the principles of the republican party and attacking Mr. Crupper. The resvlutions recited that all honorable means should be employed to defeat the re-elec- tion of Chairman Crupper and to retife him from authority in the local republican party. A. permanent organization was perfected with the election of the following officers: Magnus L. Robinson, president; John A. Wilson, Albert Lucas, Mr. Johnson and Erank Williams, vice presidents; Willlam Goings, recording secretary; James Turley, financial. secretary; James W. Payne, coi responding secretary; M Stevens, trea: *. K. Lee, sergeant-: e committee comprise James Turley, Albert Greene, Bales, Albert Lucas, Moses Stevens, F. K. Lee, M. Johnson and James Payne. Vestrymen Elected. Christ Church has elected the following vestrymen for the ensuing year: L. M. Blackford, Dr. D. N. Rust, Hub2rt Snow- den, John Slater, Ashby Miller, Gardner L. Boothe, Dr. William Gibson, Henry F. Rob- ertson, G. William, Ram: Clarence C. Leadbeater, Lawrence Washington and William A. Smoot. : The following vestrymen have béen =lect- ed for the ensuing year by St. Paul's Church: J. C. Milburn, John W. Greene, J. W. Hooff, Herbert Bryant, W. H. Mar- bury, E. S. Fawcett, L. Daingertield, Julian T. Burke, J. R. Zimmerman, L. W. Reid, Robert F. Knox and W. H. Lambert. Grace Church has chosen the following ve: men for the ensuing year: W. H. Van Vieck, C. A. Shafer, C. N. Moore, Charles J. hl, George W. Hulfish, Frank T. King and Charles King. General Matters. The cases of James Barry and Richard L. Clark, respectively, who were indicted for circulating bogus silver dollars, have been set for trial in the corporation court next Thursday. The trial of Frank, aljas Nooks, Payne, colored, indicted for killing Thomas int, also colored, will take place May 7. The meeting which to have been held at Ly m Hall last night for the purpose of organizing a local council of the Knights of Columbus has been postponed until Fri- y evening. Dr. Carrigan, Mr. W. H. Cal- n of Washington, and other well-known knights will be present. A Meeting of the city democratic commit- tee has been called for Friday night to select a date for holding ward meetings to et delegates to the state convention. The committee may also make arrangements then for holding a convention or primary election to nominate a candidate for Con- g The Easter hop given last evening in Me- Burney’s Hall by the Terpsichorean Club was pronounced to be a great success. A large number of guests were present, many gton and the hall was th tropical plants Schroeder's orchestra furnished the music. Dancing continued until a late hour. Mayor Simpson has determined to call a meeting of the city council for tonight. The principal matter to be laid before that body will be the ney in the office of city engineer. The appointment of a su- perintendent of gas may also be taken up. The Alexandria Base Ball Club will hold a meeting tonight and perfect arrange- ments for opening the season. A grand- stand will be erected at the old fair grounds and many improvements to the diamond will be made. It is the intention of the management to put a first-class team in the field. >_—_—_ NEW MEMBERS ENROLLED. Large Number Elected at Meeting of ¥. M. CG. AL The gymnasium of the Young Men's Christian Associaton was well filled last evening on the occasion of the regular monthly meeting of the organization. A program of music was rendered by the as- sociation’s orchestra, under Prof. D. B. ‘Leod and the mandolin club, under Mr. Wm. E. Todd, jr. The items of business consisted principally of announcements re- garding future events In the association work and the election of new members. Mr. C. E. Beckett, the newly appointed as- sistant physical director, was Introduced to the members of the association and made a brief speech. Judge A. S. Taylor, who presided, then presented Col. Charles Bird, assistant quar- termaster general of the United States army. Col. Bird told in a most interesting way of his recent trip to the Philippines and answered many questions put to him by the members of the association. The following were elected members of the association upon recommendation of the membership committee, of which Mr. Chas. F. Nesbit is chairman: 8. F. Memory, Har- ry A. Dawson, L. R. Gillette, O. ‘Glenn Cowhick, R. Carlton Fountaine, Burr G. Wil- Mams, Dr. L. D. Ficks, Dallas G. Sutton, D. V. Vandiver, Charles L. Williams, E. M. Bate, William H. Greene, Dr. Charles L. Bliss, Rollin N. Conwell, W. H. Walker, Edwin Harris, Frank L. Martine, John P. Dulany, James A. Twohey, A. W. Cowles, J. F. Wilson, Thomas Noonan, George W. Allison, T. C. Clendenning, Harry H. Clark, Frank J. Kelly, B. F. Whiteside, Thomas O. Monk, Harry E. Moran, J. K. Summers, J. T. Todd, Arthur O. Hite, Thomas Hur- worth, Millard C. Marsh, J. Minton Cald- well, E. W. Brown, C. Irwin Frear, 0. H. Clarke, Elijah T. Bishop, William A. Neal, jr., Percy Moir, John Meigs, jr., Kenneth G. Hendricks, Karl S. Bradford, Francis EB. Stewart, Wallace Randolph, James Scott Topham, Charles Edwin Rittenhouse, W. King Howard, A. Shaw Paul, Jack Bowie, ‘Wm. Henry (Waeeaman, William Finney ‘Wheaton, John H. Sunday, Francis Hor- wood, Geo. G. Payne, Ralph Wells; John A. Kasson, ©. A, Snyder, Frank L. Han- vey, 8, Kanh, Sdhs & Co., Isadore Saks, 0. G. Staples. Refreshments Were served by the recep- tion committee. © —_——— DEATH OF CAPT. KING, Retired Army Officer Succumbs After 2Painful Hiness, * Capt. Albert D. King, retired, of the 3d United State# Ca¥alry, died at his home in Lancaster, Ohio, the morning of the “ith instant, after a long and painful illness. Capt. King ‘was a private in the 24 Regi- ment of the Calffernia Cavalry during the war of the:rebeltion. He was discharged from the army June 27, 1866; was appointed second lieutenant in the 3d United States Cavalry October 5, 1867; promoted to first lieutenant July 8, 1870, and was raised to the rank of captain in the same regiment June 25, 1881, April 22, 1891, he was retired from active service on aecount of disability incurred in the line of duty. Capt. King rendered distinguished service in the Ge. ronimo campaign and in other hard cam- paigns during the Indian troubles, from 1870 to 1800. The deceased was a brother of Mr. Tom E. King of the Treasury Department. —————. Car Sheds Looted. A robbery was committed at the shed of the Capital Railway Company, above Ana- costia, the other night, twenty-five brass trolley wheels, six brass inside car-seat handles and sixteen brass handles used on the outside of cars being taken. The loss was reported to the police, who are inves- Malt and Wheat All the Virtues of Malt All the Strength of Wheat COMBINED IN Malt Breakfast Food The Most Delicious Break=- fast Cereal Ever Made. TRY IT? You Will Like It, Your Family Will Like It, Your Children Will Like It. At all first-class grocers, 15c. package. ‘Jenness Pill er’? Samples and Factory Damaged Boots & Oxfords, $199 The mere announcement of selling “Jenness Miller” Shoes and Oxfords—that are slightly factory damaged—and the “per- fect” samples—at the low price of $1.99 is sure to call forth a big response tomorrow. Their regular price is $3.50 and $5. As we have only a limited quan- tity in the following sizes a quick response is urged 4 A_width, Bt. 7 and 7 B width, sizes sizes 6 and 8. Ty width, sizes 314 and 6. E width, size 7. Women’s *3 Spring SHOES, ‘Tomorrow wo will your choice of our $3 line of Women’s Lace and Button Boots and Patent and Kld-tip Oxfords at the special price of $2.49. Improve this opportunity to re fine footwear at a suving of fifty-one cents! CROCKER’S, Shoes Shined Free, 939 Pa. Ave. ‘TO ORDER. ~~ 2 AWNINGS, No “misfits or wrong SS measurements if we have SCREENS, our onder for the ueW = = Awnings, Screens, Win- WINDOW dow Shades ‘and’ Loose i Covers! Costs nothing to SHADES. have a nian call with LOos samples and give estl- aE mate. Send a ‘postal for COVERS. us. a Tre ght 0., ? ou OM] 7214 F St. aph7-200 AFFAIRS IN GEORGETOWN. Young Johnson Improving — Funeral of Mr. A. W. Ward. The condition of young Johnson, who was assaulted at Cabin John bridge Sunday evening, as stated in The Star yesterday, was reported this morning to be somewhat improved, and he was resting easy. While his wound, a fracture of the skull at its base, is regarded as critical, there is now a faint hope of his recovery. The funeral of Mr. Albert W. Ward was held this afternoon at 8 o'clock, the services being eld at the chapel in Oak Hill cemetery. The exercises were attended by a large number of people. Mr. Ward was a well-known resident of Georgetown, having resided in the West End for many years. He was formerly in the plumbing and heating business, under the firm name of Ward & Cunningham, on lith street, later removing to Pennsylvania avenue west of 14th street. The deceased had been in ill-health for some time past, having been a victim of paralysis. The fourth stroke of the malady resulted fatally Sun- day morning. The deceased 1s survived by his wife and a family of grown children. John Burch, aged thirty-nine, who resides at 1830 33d street, stepped from a north- bound car of the Georgetown and Tenley- town railroad at 32d and T streets yester- day evening at 8:20 o'clock, and in some manner missed his footing. He fell on the cobblestone roadway and received a severe scalp wound. He was removed to the Georgetown University Hospital in the pa- trol wagon, and after receiving treatment was sent to his home. Mr. Thomas C. Homiller has been ap- pointed by the Navy Department as stenog- rapher to the commander of the Brooklyn navy yard, after passing a severe civil serv- ice examination. Mr. Homiller is a college graduate and an expert stenographer. Star Advertisements in Georgetown. Classified advertisements for The Star may be filed at regular advertising rates at the Postal Teiegraph office, 3207 M_ street. The rate under the classifications Wanted Help and Wanted Situations js one cent per word per insertion, the minimum charge being fifteen cents. —_—___ Shad in the Pacific. To the Editor of The Evening Star: In your issue of Saturday, April 14, I notice a very interesting article entitled “The Toothsome Shad,” in which you make the following statement: “Richly endowed by nature as is our Pacific coast, one valu- able gift was missing. The shad is not a native of the Pacific, and soon after the fish commission was organized it was urged to try to introduce the fish into these new waters. No such feat had been attempted before, but Prof. Baird, aided by Dr. Tarle- ton H. Bean and Livingston Stone, finally succeeded in carrying the Atlantic fry across the continent and planted them in the Sacramento river. Other plants have followed, and the fish is now abundant from Mexico to Alaska. Had the commis- sion done nothing but this | gree OLD ENSERG’ 922-24-26-28 7th St. Running through to 704-6 K Street. “THE DEPENDABLE STORE.” A big plum-==$7 and sleeves. Black and ting them to sell at " bank our $8 waists, $4.85 A special purchase certainly—else such a value would be out of the question. biggest silk waist bargain of the season—far putdoing every previous achievement. There are some two hundred of these waists—and all are made of the best quality taffeta silk. The new- est and most fetching styles of Spring. Choose from those which are tucked all over, or with clusters of tucks; or hemstitched all over, and with straight and wavered cording. There are also many of the newest style Ribbon Waists, with lace insertion—beautiful effects which are “all the rage.” Lined throughout amd have silk stock collars and correctly cut every color of spring—every shade that’s being It's the worn, Not one or two styles—but scores upon scores of them—and gach one represents the newest thoughts of the fashion set fers. They're actually worth $7 and $8—bu: alertness in get- co} Gloves. Karyser’s Famed Silk Gloves, with patent finger tips, that are guaranteed not to wear out before the glove itself. In black and white, with self and white stitching. Fitted to the hand and @ guarantee ticket given with every pair. Regular price, 75e.—for. reseaSoesesseagoaseesontraseatoaseece Roetontodtortontodsedtoetedtoriedineteetoaioasoesntentestonrensestoesoatretoesonlonsertees 50 pieces of Fine Sheer Quality of Persian Lawn; soft, silk-finished kind, thut always commands a much higher price = 12IZc. 40 pleces of a quality th for only. Sensoaseeseosenseatentenseaseaseaseeseaseaseetsaeseateage Seafoat Piques, in mediam cord; a te. values ff 134c. 40-inch White Swiss: beautifully sheer and fine; worth more, In cco 12%%c. as a special at. segeetee ee A strong roster of white goods specials. Incontestible supremacy is ours in White Goods selling, be- cause of close cash buying and cash selling—complete assortments and high qualities. These specials ask your attention tomorrow: | | | | Ribbons. Tomorrow we'll sell the regular 2i¢. quality of best Allatk Tsffere Kibhons inches: wide, in Mack, wh violet, light blue, cardinal, “lavender and the “delicately” beautiful pas- tel_sbades — per sand — for ee ean eA as 50 pleces of Fine Qualit which Is well, worth Ieena’y offered tomorrow for. India Linon; # yard; 734c. 18 pleces of the Finest Imported French Ratiste; beautiful woven textu: S desirable for gra reular 2c. valu Imported Nainsook; medium weight {-tinished quali: full ‘alue; for only Segoe sSeeont m tomorrow for only.... A tempting muslin underwear special. For one day we'll offer the choice of dozens of styles in Ladies? Muslin Undergarments, embracing Gowns, Drawers, Skirts, Che- se and Corset Covers, at a bargain price that should make you unloosen the purse strings without hesitation. t made with painstaking care—liberally cut, perfect fitting, and trim- med with lace and embroidery, in variou while they are all worth 59 cents—choice is yours Every garment is tyles. And wwe 39C. An immense assortment of Cambrie and Swiss Embretderies and Torchon Laces, in the newest und most attractive patrerns. Insertings to mateh both, values, for... and 1c, 5c. Seetestentey Laces and embro ideries. More of the Which sell as rapi & crowd per yard, at retty Valenctennes Laces yas put on sale—will bring A choice collection of Beautiful Nainsook, Cambric and Swiss Embroldertes, in a great assortment of patterns, including Irish Point effects. wide— required to cover your floor. good. SOC IEEEESLE EEE LEAMA LLELMD MMI nen eoniote There's Only One Real Easy Way! To pay cash for furniture is in many cases a hardship— but to buy here on small weekly or monthly pleasure. You have the use of the furniture while paying for it—and the price is as low—and in many instances lower than you would be charged in the cash stores. guaranteed—and our prices are all marked in plain figures. We tack all Mattings down free }9°*———————————_—_e of extra cost—and charge only for the actual number of coe f you need a Baby Carriage or Go-Cart, you will find more @—_ 4 than a hundred pretty patterns here to choose from—all com- plete with rubber tires, patent wheel brakes and satin, lace-coy- ered parasols. A large variety of styles and upholsteries at $10 and $12. Make yourself at home here. Your credit is always G ROGAN S Credit House, 817-819-821-823 7th Street N. W. Between H and I sts. SEOOPOEL ESET OO POPT OLE LE LOPES PEFES ODED ECL LCE OEEEE CEES payments is a Our qualities are | GRED Mammoth the first shad ever taken across the tontinons were transported by the late Seth Green of Rochester under the auspices of the California fish commission in the year 1871. Mr. Green started with the young fry hatched in the Hudson river on June 19 of the above year and deposited them 275 miles up the Sacramento river in good con- dition on June 26, 1871, in the presence of two members of the California ion. Mr. Livingston Stone's first successful trip under the auspices of the United States fish commission started from the Hudson river June 25, 1873, and the shad were de- posited in the Sacramento river at Tehama on July 2, 1873. Other shipments followed these, all of which were instrumental in es~ tablishing this superior food fish on the Pa- cific coast. It is truly stated in your arti- cle that “had the commission done nothing but this it would have more than paid for its cost." ‘As an illustration of the remarkable in- crease of shad in the waters of the Pacific Coast 1 quote the following from the report of the United States fish commission for the year 1893: “Jn 1992 the catch had become so large that the price at which the fish were re- tailed in San Francisco was only 2 or 8 cents per pound, two fish often being sold for 25 cents. At times the San Francisco bay fishermen were able to sell their catch at only 1 cent a pound. While a few years ago the average Weight was only two and a half or three pounds, It is now somewhat over four bounds, Se of ns weighing pol or more en x4 CHESTER K. GREEN. —_——>— Evolution of Agriculture. Mr. L, G. Powers, chief statistician in charge of agriculture in the census office, will lecture at the Central High School this evening in the Civio Center course, his sub- ject being ““The Evolution of Agriculture.” Mr. George K. Holmes, assistant statistician of the Department of Agriculture, will open the discussion. The lecture will be Mus- trated with the aid of th and will be free to the publia. PMC, Next Tuesday event: Mr. Wright will lecture at the same place on “The Evolution of Manufactures.” —_——-__. Officers Elected. The Society of the Children of Mary of St. ‘Teresa's Church, Anacostia, met last even- ing in the church hall and selected the following to serve as officers during the ensuing year: Miss Annie Green, president; Misses Jennie Bartley and Eva Bauman, assistants; Miss May Branson, secretary; Misses Mary Harrison, Regina Scott, Alice Green, Carrie Marriatt and Katie Downey, councilors. The society is stated to be in an excellent condition in every way. —_——__. Unification of Collegiate Education. Monsignor Conaty, rector of the Catholic University, left today for Chicago to attend the second annual conference of Catholic college representatives, of which he ig pres- ident. The sessions will be held Wednes- day and Thursday of this week. The ob- ject of the conferences is the unifying of Catholic collegiate education. Nearly all the Catholic colleges of the country will be represented. — Wife Divorced. Justice Barnard, in Equity Court No. 2 yesterday signed ea decree granting Jose- ine Kirby a divorce from Gilbert L. Kir~ , On the ground of desertion. —\_s— Eight Years in the Penitentiary. Cornelius Johnson, convicted of one charge of housebreaking, and who pleaded guilty of another, was sen- tenced by Justice Claba) to imprison~ ment in the West Virginia penitentiary at Moundsville for a total of eight years,