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Middletown transcript., 1901-01-05
THE DESTROYER OF OYSTERS

The United States Fish Commission
after an investigation, attributes the de-
cline of the oyster industry to the taking
OF menhaden. These are the natural pro-
tectors of the oyster, eating the starfish,
the bivalye's deadliest enemy. The catch
/ ing of the menhaden, therefore, tends to
increase the number of starfsh. This
discovery is apt to have the effect of re-
opening the old controversy about put
ting an end to, or limiting, the menhaden
fishery along the Atlantic States. Massa-
chusetts has already passed law prohibi-
ting taking of the fish in the inshore
waters of the State, and authorities in
other States are endeavoring to have acts
passed prohibiting the industry within
the three mile limit. The objections to
such laws are numerous and those who are
engaged in the industry have been power
ful enough in the past to prevent the
adoption of many that were proposed in
various States. The fish are ground UP
and converted in oil and fertilizing ma
terial. In attacking the oyster the star
fish SO covers his victim that the suckers
OF the underside of the arms are distribu-
ted part to one valve and part to the
other and the remainder frequently to
some surrounding object. The suckers
are very numerous and stick fast, and a
tendency to straighten the arms results in
constant pull on the shells in opposite
directions, which, if strong enough would |
open the shells. 1t is true that the star
nsh is not strong enough to open an oys-
ter Immediately in this manner, but it |
can and does fatigue its prey. The con-
slant strong pull in opposite directions
soon tires the muscle which holds the
shell together, and sooner or later the
oyster or clam gapes open.
Middletown transcript., 1901-01-05
Eight Hnnr Law Prnnnsah

At the present session of the General
Assembly the United Labor League will
make an effort to secure the passage of a
bill fixing eight hours as the length of a
days work. 1t is held that on govern
ment work eight hours forms working
day. Even the letter-carriers work but
that time, and it. is thought that if the
rule is good for the government it would
be good for others. The bill will be
drawn to apply to all workmen including
clerks, if it can be applied.
Middletown transcript., 1901-01-05
Inaugural Ball

State Chairman Philip @. Churchman
and Union Republican State Chairman
Alice are to confer this week about ar
ranpements for the inaugural ball on jan
uary Is, the day of Governor Hunn's ir-
a,,guration. 1t is probable that they will
decide on special committee to make all
arrangements for the ball, which will be
held in some suitable hall at Dover. It
is nroposed, if possible, to have an elab-
crate affair.
Middletown transcript., 1901-01-05
Payment Of Two Ellis Held un

President William A. Scott, of the
Levy Court, which completed its term
Tuesday and Comptroller George D..
Kelley, who continues in office, with
held their signatures from the warrants
allowing 81 300 to Mayor Evan G. Boyd,
of New Castle, for commitments, and
1852 to the Star Publishing Company for
printing the official ballot. The two
officials were apposed to the bills, and,
lacking their signature, the warrants are
no good.
Middletown transcript., 1901-01-05
Coroner's Work for a Year

Coroner Alfred D. Vandever, who closed
his term Monday, has had very busy
time in the past year He had PIP cases
under his attention, investigations being
made by himself or his deputy, Ferris
Giles. OF the deaths, twenty-eight re-
suited from railroad accidents and twenty
four from drowning. There were four
teen suicides and one murder.
Middletown transcript., 1901-01-05
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Middletown transcript., 1901-01-05

Small Boy-"Mamma, please give me
another lump of sugar for my coffee. I
dropped the other one.
Mamma ''Well, here's another. But
where did you drop the first ono
Small Boy-"1n my coffee"
Middletown transcript., 1901-01-05

why do you consider woman more
intelligent thar man ?n
Because she has sense enough not to
show all that she dish % -
Middletown transcript., 1901-01-05
Free Prizes For Bright People.

II OUU NStIs CHI NH OUU KRIS IN 6UU
Days, How Many Cats VIII it Take
to Kill 100 Rats in 100 Daysf
Can you solve this problem? If so, you will
your answer, bat send name and correct ad-
dress, ard by return mail a beautiful prize
Will be sent free. AS our object in giving
away these premiums is to attract attention
to, and increas4 the circulation of our popular
Magazine, we request you when you receive
your prize show 1t 10 as many friends as DOS
sibie. We want large lists of readers in every
neighborhood. and are going to offer many
handsome prizes to secure them. Among the
prizes we are offering is $250.OO in cash. and
many articles of silverware. Full partIc.
ulars Of the awarding of these prizes will be
sent you with your prize for answering the
above problem. Address, with stamp for re-
CHICAGO HOUSEHOLD GUEST,
CHICAGO, ILL.
Middletown transcript., 1901-01-05

Little Miss Upperten-"Mamma,do doesn't
the Bible say We should love our neigh
bors?''
Mamma-"Yes, dear"
Little Miss U.-'Does that include
those on the back street as well as these
on the avenue ~
Middletown transcript., 1901-01-05

Nasal Catarrh quicR R6.xields to troo
ment by Ely's Crear
agreeably aromatic. 1t
the nostrils, cleanses
surface over which
remedy for Nasal Cata
or exciting to the
should not be us
recognized as spec
at druggists or by
head Immediately dj
Balm is used. Ely
street. New York.
Middletown transcript., 1901-01-05

has for nearly sixty years been
recognized as the Peoples Ma
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FARMERS and villagers. Its
snlendid Agricultural Depart
ment. its reliable market re-
norts' recognized authority
throughout the country; It's
fashion notes, its Science and
Mechanics Department, 1 s
fascinating short stories, ETC..
etc. render It indispensable IN
every family. Regular sub
scription price, S1.oo
ner year.
Middletown transcript., 1901-01-05

Secretary Root says the charges pre.
ferred against Col. Heistand, Adjutant-
General of the Army in China, in con.
nection with an alleged combination Of
officials to control the hemp output of
the Philippines, by Maj. Hawkes., who
was dismissed from the volunteer service
for making corrupt use Of his position
are unworthy of notice; that they place
Hawkes. in an ugly and unenviable no.
sition; if true, they show that he had
tried to get into corrupt combination
and if untrue that he was guilty of
malicious attempt to i1jure an innocont
man.
Middletown transcript., 1901-01-05

o those who desire to secure the best !
he following splendid Inducements:
Evening star., 1901-01-17
The Uazing at West Point.



] notice with pleasure comments in your
editorials from time to time which indicate
that you disapprove of the ungentemanly
and brutal practices at West Point. To
read the testimony is enough to make an
American citizens blood boil with disgust
If poor BooZ went through ore Of the fights
described by the cadets there is a good
reason to sustain his parents in their be-
lief that the brutal treatment which their
son received at West Point caused an un-
timely death. At one time | had strong
mind to have one of my boys apply for a
cadetship at West Point. AS he was a
stalwart siX-footer, well proportioned.
thought he might be well fitted for what
L have always deemed a most honorable
position in the government service. I Can
imagine now that he could have been OF
good service by using his strength to bring
weaker ones to the notion of eating ''to-
basco sauce" andu"chew rope and l feel
very thankful that Providence destined him
in the direction of 'honest TOLL / think it
Is about time that the proper authorities
proceed IN make Wes: Point what it ought
TO be--one of the most honored and re-
spected institutions of our beloved land
The testimony proves It to be far from en-
titled 10 that name now.
IOWA CITIZEN
Evening star., 1901-01-17
AuspICIous BEGINNING.
East Washington Branch of y. NJ.
A. Formally OneRed.

East WashingtOn Branch of \. Nj. L.
A. Formally Opened.
The large number of citizens who are IN
terested in the newly formed East Branch OF
the Young Mems Christian Association. are
pleased with the success Of the opening
night celebration, which was held Tuesday
evening, at No. 219 East Capitol street. the
home of the new organization. The build
ing Is a large tbree-story structure, and II
was appropriately adorned for the occa-
sion. The smiling faces of the visitors. as
well as the pleasing surroundings, made
the scene one that will be a pleasant
memory. In addition to the foliage plants
and flowers about the rooms, the American
flag was used with fine decorative effect.
After the company, had, assembled prayer
was offered by Mr., Harry Welch, and then
the president of the East Branch, Mr.. Hen
ry X. Simpson, introduced Mr.. 8. w. Wood
ward, the president of the central organi-
Zation, who spoke of the purposes of the
new association, and what it hopes to ac-
cOmplish. The general secretary of the
central body Mr.. Lyman ). fIerce, also
made an address. Musical selections were
rendered by the Y. M. c. A. Mandolin Club,
the Mehler brothers anu Prof. Chase. With
a membership of $50, the new organization
has made an auspicious beginning.
Evening star., 1901-01-17

Potomac Relief Corps, w. K. c., held a
jcint installation with Potomac Post Mon
day evening in Grand Army Hall. The If
iicers of the corps for the ensuing year are
Mrs. Isabel Worreil Ball, president: Mrs
Susie r. Jacobs, S. Y. P; Mrs. Bell Sy-
mCnds, j. V. P; Mrs. Augusta Starkey,
treasurer; Mrs. Clara ID. Short, secretary
Mrs. Addie Feathers, chaplain; Mrs. Hemp
lar, conductor; Mrs. Overholtz, assistant
conductor: Mrs. Habberty. guard: Mrs
Nora Edgar, assistant guard; color bear
ers, Mrs. Burgess, Mrs. Robb, Mrs Noerr
and Mrs. Avery. Mrs. Augusta Starkey
acted as installing officer. The flag work
of the installation service was exempified
by Mrs. Burgess, Mrs. Avery and Mrs
Robb.
The retiring president Mrs. Noerr, was
presented with silver card basket by the
members of her corps, and Mrs Ball was
the recipient of a gorgeous yellow satin
sunfower adorned with long green stream
ers, from Kansas members of the order
and a bouquet Of roses from veterans. De-
partment officers were in attendance and it
is seldom that the fag-draped hall has
echoed more patriotic utterances than were
given voice to during the evening. Com
rade Heimrod was installed commander OF
the post.
Evening star., 1901-01-17
AGAINST AMENDMENT.
Com missioners Opp0aed to Paying In
terest ON hS1Eances.


Com missi0ners Oppoaed to Paying In.
terest ON hslGances.
In expressing to Representative Bah
cock. chairman of the House District COM
mittee, the hope that the bill authorizing
advances from the United States treasury
for the support of thelDistrict government
will not be amended, asahas been proposed.
by limiting the time within which the ad-
vances shall be made or sby, requiring inter-
est to be paid by the District OF Columbia
on the money advanced, tie Commissioners
said:
THE advances from the general treasury
contemplated by this ibaH are not for any
new or extraordinary project of improve
ment, but for the general expenses OF the
District of Columbia. I They are needed to
supply prospective defciency. temporary
in character, caused by the action of Con-
gress in directing the payment OF over
s., 100000 for street extensions entirely out
of the revenues of the District OF Column
bia. The appropriation of this amount OF
the District revenues ends with the present
fiscal year, and in an estimated deficiency
of 81, 133 S53.5S. Provision must therefore
be made for the general expenses, which
the current revenues of the next hscsl
year would be ample to meet were 1t not
for this deficiency. AS advances may De
required In the following fiscal year they
ought not to be limited to the fiscal year
ending June 30. 1902. AS the advances are
made pecessary by the action Of Congress
and not by any act Of the District OF Co
lumbia, and as they are for the general
expenses. shared alike by the United States
and the District Of Columbia, without whlcn
the government Of the District Of Columbia
and all its services would be seriously Grip
pied, it is respectfully but earnestly sub
mtted that the proposed interest would
really be in effect penalty upon the DIS
trict of Columbia. which should not be i'm
posed
Evening star., 1901-01-17
Capitol Hill Literary society.

The Capitol Hill Literary Society held a
regular meeting Monday evening at the res
idence Of Mr.. and Mrs. c. r Walporte 1131
Park place northeast. The resignation of
DIR. Edward Young as chaplain was ac-
cepted, and Dr. r. c. Easton was chosen TO
succeed him. As this a gentlemen $
evening the president, Mrs. Beaton. called
the first vice president. Mr. c. T. WalpOrte.
to the chair to preside, and the following
program was presented: Piano solo "Sa-
lone Ny. w. u. Williamson; paper. The
Man With the Hoe DR.. B. F. Rattray. dis
cussed By Mr.. g. /. Ross Capt. J. +. Hart
and Mr.. John Bryson: SOLO Gypsy Love
Song. Mr. J. W. Painter: address. ''Advis-
ability of a National Subsidy in Aid Of Our
Merchant Marine. MIR. Irwin DUNCAN of
Ohio. discussed by Mr.. Ross, Mr.. Bryson.
DIR. Rattray and Maj. Gen. Lawrence: solo,
Illinois Thy fequesp. Mr.. c. G. Ross; solo,
Asleep in the Deep, Mr.. j. w. Painter.
During the succeeding social hour the
members and guests We're invited into the
dining room, where refreshments were
served by the Misses Walportc.
The next meeting. ladies evening" will
be held January 2S, Al the residence of Mr..
Jas. NJ Leitch, ri 9TH street southeast. The
topic for discussion VIII b. Woman in the
Twentieth Century
Evening star., 1901-01-17
BOARD OF EDUCATION.
Proposition to Change Existing Rule
Reieeted-Other Matters.

After last nights meeting of the board
of education came to a close 1t was an
nounced that the board had rejected
proposition to change the rules so as to
permit pupils who attain the age of eigh-
teen years between the date of the Normal
School examinations in June and the open
ing of the school in September TO try for
admission 1t was deemed inadvisable to
change the existing rule.
1t was stated that the District Commits
sioners will be asked to purchase lot of
ground in the tenth school district for the
erection of school house.
Miss Rose Standish Sliney was appointed
a teacher of music as result of a recent
competitive examination.
A communication has been received by
the board from the United States commits
sioner of education inviting the public
schools of Washington to be represented at
the Pan-American exposition at Buffalo by
the means of the biograph and graphic
phone, the expense of taking the pictures
to be borne by the bureau of education,
the fields of work to be represented to in
clude health exercises, bench work in wood,
sewing and cooking in elementary grades,
physical exercises by girls, forging, lathe
work, laboratory practice, kindergarten
work and the military drill in the High
School. The matter has been referred to
the superintendent of schools.
Evening star., 1901-01-17
BALTIMORE AND OHIO RR

H.
Leave Washington, New Jersey and c st.
Chicago and northwest. 'lO:5O am. and 's:O6
pm.
Cincinnati, st. Louis and indianapolis, '10:0S
Pfttsburg and Cleveland. 'IO:5O am, $3.50 PINE
and Il 200 night
Columbus and Wheeling. 's:Ob pm.
Winchester. 1885 am, i3:45 and 1880 Pun.
Luray, t3:45 pm.
Annapolis t7lo, ss:ao. 1895 am. t1::15, s4:3S
and 1870 pm.
Frederick, rs 80 5000, tiO:6O m, Nl5, t4:30s
1880 pm.
Haserstown. t1OO5 am. and $3.50 pm
Boyd and way points, 1885. 5000 an, sl:l5s
t4:30. 1880, '7:05 pm.
1880, s1:l5. 1900. i4:3O $500. 1880. 'T:oS,
s1O:l5 i'll :25 pm.
Washington Junction and way points. 1885.
$500 q. m. s1:15; 1880. 1890 pm M .o o.
x7:10 xS:3O, s:35, 1880. x1O.OO am. 1f2:l0 m,
1915, x1:10 x3Oo. x400, "A 30 4:35 10 90 x5:1O
1880. x6:2o. $50 1s:oo. 1looo XII 80 ld:Sa @
am, xI2;Io I1:lo. lis, x3:o0 1890 a:s5 x':oS.
ROYAL BLUE LINE.
the east '2:35 .705 DIner,. 1880 Buffet,
$500 (Diner,, t1o:oo tDiner) am. .l2io thiners.
.i:l0 @ner,. 800 mRoyal Limited,' limits nine.s; q
pm. sleeping Car open at 1000 o'clockl.
Parlor Cars on all day trains.
Atlantic City. tl0:o0 am. t12:10 noon. ana
t1:10 and 1900 pm.
'Daily. Except Sunday. sSunday only.
xExpress trains.
Baggage called for and checked from hotels and
ticket Offices 6l8 Pennsylvania avenue northwest
New York avenue and Fifteenth street and at de.
pot. Telephone ticket Offices for b. and o. EIec.
tric Automobile Cabs.
. Il. D. UNDERWOOD. d. B. MARTIN.
I'd Vice President Mgr. Pass. Traffic.
and Gen. Manager. no26
Evening star., 1901-01-17

1t was decided AT a meeting Of the gem
eral committee of The Association of the
Sons and Daughters OF Maine which was
held last evening, that the date of the pro-
posed reception TO the Maine delegation in
Congress shall be February 49, and the
evening of that day reception will be
held at Rauscher's, from s TO IL O'Clock
followed by an hour of dancing.
The guests of honor Will be the congress
sional delegation, The governor of Maine
and his staff, the president of the senate
ana speaker OF the house Of the state of
Maine, Senator Perkins, Representatives
Alexander and Roberts, and other public
men who came originally from the pine
tree state.
Evening star., 1901-01-17
Lincoln Post PrOgressiVe Eucbre

Lincoln Post, G. A. r., gave one of its
series of progressive euchre parties last
evening at The post hall, 1412 Pennsylvania
avenue, for the benefit of its relief fund
There was a good attendance. Handsome
prizes were won by Mrs Elizabeth F.. De-
lay, Mrs. ]. C. Norris, Miss Olive Peacock.
Mrs. X. Igoe, Miss Lizzie Gordon and Mrs.
Lizzie Mcclure. The lucky gentlemen
players We're r. T. Holts j. L. Thornton
c. II. Tuthifl, j. T.. Morgan, S. W. Burgess
and c. II. Merrill.
The ladies' first prize was a beautiful
kandwrought centerpiece, the work of Il
lady cighty-two years old, whose declining
years are frightened by works for charity
sake, in memory of the service Of five sons
in the Union army. The net proceeds OF
these euchre parties are all expended in
caring for the wards of the post
Evening star., 1901-01-17
CHESAPEAKE AND OHIO RAILROAD.
THROUGH THE GRANDEST SCENERY O1

CHESAPEAKE AND OHIO RAILROAD.
THROUGH THE GRANDEST SCENERY OF
AMERICA. ALL TRAINS VES1IBULED.
ELECTRIC LIGHTED. STEAM HEATED,
DINING CARS ON THROUGH TRAINS
STATION. SIXTH AND STREETS.
Schedule in effect December s. 1900.
300 Pm. DAu.Y-Cncinnati and st. Louis Spe-
ciai-sod tran for Cincinnati. Pullman Sleepera
to Cincinnati Lexington. Louisville, Indianapolis
and ST. Louis w'+hout change. Parlor Car Coving-
ton, Va, to virana Hot Springs Parlor Car Gin.
cinnati to Chicago.
1I:10 Pm. DAHY.F. F. " Eim;ted-soid train
for Cincinnati. Pullman sleepers to Cincinnati
Lexington and Louisville without change. Connec.
tion TO- Virginia Hot Springs daily. Pullman Com.
partment Car to Virginia Hot Springs, without
.hange, Tuesdays y Thursdays and Saturdays. Sleep
u:4I AN. DAILY. EXCEPT sUNDAY--For New
port News Norfolk and Old Point Comfort Via
Penna. r. r., R., +. p. and Richmond.
500 PM. DAhiY For Gordonsssile chatiottes.
Vile. Staunton daily. and for Richmond daily ex.
cept Sunday.
Reservation and tickets at Chesapeake and Ohio
ofices, 513 Pennsylvania avenue, coo 14th st. near
F. and AZ the .-sti,n. Telephone call i44l fos
Penusylvahia Railroad cab servieo. u !.
H. W. FULLER. General Passenger Agent.
/. 1saephons 10e& nol1
Evening star., 1901-01-17
SOUTHERN RAILWAY.

Trains leave from Penua station
for Charlotte and way stations.
1l:15 am. Daily. u, Fast Mail. Sleeping
Jacksonville. uniting at Salisbury with sleeper for
Asheyille, Chattanooga and Memphis AMI at Dan
with sleeper for Augusta Solid train Washington
to New Orleans. Dining car service
4:o1 pm. Week Days. Local for Front Royal,
Strasburg. and Harrisonburg
s:S5 PM pm: Week Days, NEW S YORK AND FLOR.
IDA LIMITED. Composite cafe and smoking car.
dining compartment and drawing room sleeping
ears and library and observation cars New York
and Washington to St Augustine, and Pullman
drawing room sleeping car New York and Washing
ton to Aiken and Augusta. Steam heated and elec-
tric lighted. Connecting at Columbia with parlor
ear for Charleston and at Waycross with parlor
9:55 pm. Daily. New York and Florida Er.
press. Sleeping cars to Augusta with connections
for Aiken and Charleston, and to Savannah, Jack
sonyille and Port Tampa, and Thursdays {" Thorn
asville, Ga. Through coach to Jacksonville. Dining
s:55 pm. Daily; Washington and Chattanooga
Limited ,via Iyuchburg). Sleeping 10 Roanoke,
Knoxville Chattanooga. Memphis and New Orleans.
Through saeh hx t MsmNs D1ns ns ear ssHS
ern Limited. Sleeping cars 10 Asheyille. Knox
Macon, Birmingham Memphis, Montgomery, Mo-
bile and New Orleans; connects at New orleans
with Sunset Limited for w. California Dining car
y. C., Tuesdays ami Thursdays. Touris, sleeper
Washington to San Francisco Mondays, Wednes-
TRAINS on nLuEMoNT BRANCH.
week Days and pm sunday s FOR
6:25 pm Saturdays and 4:35 pm. week days and
1920 pm. Wednesdays and saturdays only for
Ieesburg 6:25 pm week days to IIernion.
Through trairs from the South arrive Washington
6:i2 am, 1:35 am. 2:15 pm and $50 pm.
daily, From HarrisonbuIg li:s5 an. week lay1
am and $40 pm. daily.
Tickets, sleeping car reservations and other in.
formation furnished and baggage called for and
checked from hotels and residences by Union Trans.
fer Co. orders left at Ticket Office, 100 10TH
-. NV; oil fenna ave NV. and AT Pcnna.
Station.
'PhGne 1441 for p. X. r. Cab Service.
FRANK s. CANNON. I'd V. Pres. and Gen. Mgr.
s. II. HARDWICk. General Passenger Agent.
l.. s. BROWN. General Agent. ja1i
Evening star., 1901-01-17

Arrangements have been perfected where
by Rev. w. l.. Davidson. secretary of the
American University, will delivers his lee
ture on ''Switzerland' at Mckendree Meth
odst Episcopal Church, Massachusetts ave-
nue. between 9th and 10th streets northwest,
tomorrow evening. This lecture will be
complimentary and is given under the au-
spices of the literary department of Nc
Kendree Epworth League, of which Mrs
Cora NJ. Sagendorf is chairman. After the
lecture Messrs. L. w. Mattern and T.. :.
La Fetra will briefly present the Epworth
College of Literature.
Evening star., 1901-01-17
Arrange for celebration.

4 joint meeting of the Butler Zouaves and
the Capital City Guards Of the sth District
Battalion was held last evening to arrange
for the celebration of Emancipation day.
The following officers were elected; Capt.
r. Wormley. quartermaster of the District
battalion. president: Lieut.. j. B. Robinson.
general secretary; Lieut.. ". j. Heron. as
sistant secretary: Private J. Jiles treasurer
Sergt. j. Green, assistant treasurer and
Sergt. g. Hall, sergeant-at-arms. Commit
tee on military: Capt. w i. Thompson,
chairman. Private o. Brown. assistant
chairman. and Mai. Acwith. chairman Of
finance. parade will be held April IL.