KEW-YORK DATTA' TRTBT^K. BTJNDAY, KKKKIAKV 1). 19W2. MORE CENSUS STATISTICS.

TIDE OF MIGRATION TO THE FAR WEST RECEDING— TUP: GROWTH OF Q^vtyhvsiJu^^ -Co\ vtf SMALL TOWNS. Washington, Feb. B.—The Director of the Census has made a statement in regard to the increase of population of places of less than 4.000 inhabitants A Record-Breaking River, Spring Styles in east ana west of the Mississippi and the counties which have decreased In population. percentage of increase in the States Glimpses The of people First Week in Silks. cast of the Mississippi River was 18.7 between 1S&0 Costumes. and 9W and 19.2 between 1890 and 1900. In the same Nothing like it in the history of the area the increase in urban population, meaning Here is an early showing of spring thereby all places of more than 4.000 inhabitants, store. More customers, more pleasant per only styles in suits of was i>3.l cent between IS-SO and \u25a0'>. and tailor-made Broadcloth Spring comments, of 37.2 per cent Both of these of Merchandise. more expressions delighted between M and MO. and Cheviot, dresses of Etamine, Point statements could not be true unless the popula- surprise at the varieties, the quantities, tion of places having less than 1,091 Inhabitants d'Esprit and Organdie, skirts of Crepe All store had been grown more rapidly In the last ten years over the new Spring things are crowding in. You'll the beauties of the silks. Everybody than in the preceding decade. Such is the fact. de Chine, Silk and Wool. Between ISSsO and IS9O the 'population east of the forget the snowdrifts, madame r as you see the shimmer and color pleased with the soft, clear light of the Mississippi and excluding places of more than 1.000 They are exclusive in style, perfect in \u25a0. rotunda— worthy home for such royally increased O per cent, but ..... 1890 and 1900 tit and finish, with that smart, up-to-date plays and cunning weaves graceful draping of 5.7 per cent. and these Foulards and. rich stuffs. To throw further light on this Increased pros- touch that distinguishes our styles from perity of the Email towns In the last ten yean, \u25a0 Silks and Wools and All-Wools and Cotton Stuffs from over sea. The department is always up to the study has been made by th.- Census Office of those the ordinary ready-to-wear suits and minute staples and counties which actually decreased in population at with novelties. There changes skirts shown around Then there are parterres of Millinery loveliness and costuming hints either decade, after making allowance for town. are always special silk attractions there, in county boundaries. Counties of this class are TAILOR-MADE SUIT of black and blue Cheviot, predominantly agricultural, and usually have lost new blouse effect collar and cuffs trimmed with stitched and bits of brightness and novelty all around. Come and look, whether we say so or not. To-day we through migration to more favored localities the t;iffcta, skirt has three bands of stitched taffeta, new of tell of natural increase of their population by excess shape, entire suit lined with fine quality silk, (fOC whether you care to buy or not* four: births over deaths. Between ISSO and ISM the coun- with drop skirt, at *pZ,O PRINTED METEOR r\\(< >\\K. 45 inches wide, ties east of the Mississippi which lost population very imported. price SUIT, double-breasted effect, stitched the finest quality ti>ttal p CA AC t-xtended over an area of 151,"02 square miles, or CHEVIOT $7.50. at !....:...:. \u25a0£4-y3 nearly great New-England. tafjeta girdle and inside cuff, lined with taffeta. CIV . as as New-York and effect, Pennsylvania. This was about one-sixth (17.7 per skirt on percalinc, flounce for vpIO A very brae collection METEOR FACOXXE. 45- cent) of the total area east of the Mississippi indies wide, elegant quality; extraordinary CA~] TAILOR-MADE SUIT of Lymansville Cheviot, First View of Imported value ". River. Between IS9O and UM the counties east of double-breasted, tight fitting, always Rood style, has at v4*/«^ the Mississippi River which lost population extend- velvet collar and fancy cuff effect, coat silk- CIC IMPORTED PRINTED ed over an area of :«'.:".s square miles. This is only lined, skirt on pcrcaline »pIJ SATINS, both plain and £| CA . Cf -}Z about one-tenth <1(i.6 per cent) of the total area east and CREPE DE CHINE DRESSES, exquisite Silk& Wool Novelties for Spring. faconne. at $1./O of the Mississippi* The figures show that in this in 4>1.0U pan of the country an area almost equal to that every detail and with every (CA CA C/CA CA PERSIAN NOVELTIES, in printed warp ef- of New-England lost population between ISSO and newest idea 4>oy.OU-»pOy.DU There's a beauty show tor sure the Dress Goods Department, fects, very finest qualities, ' 1830. hut gained between lyyi and l!»00. in rear CO"7C$l.jJ an.! TAFFETAS: warranted for It was between ISSO and IS>> 1^34.M52. as compared near; hundreds ot pieces; the $1 quality; per Tf JT with 308.556 square miles). But in the country as .< are holding a reception. jar.l whole the area of counties losing population was Jackets and Coats JD over 3'V»" square miles less in the last decade than You'll say the loom artists of Picardy and of all have COLORED TAFFETAS; thousands of yards; it was between I>*i .->nd 1890. To show the influ- that Europe offer; ence of this change, the percentage of total area the last we shall regular 75c. qual- JO as defined by county linos which shows a. loss of $5.50. outdone themselves. It's as ifyour daintiest dress-goods dream had come ity QO population has been computed, occasional correc- at tions being made for the changes In county boun- true. than You never dreamed inch WHITE HABUTAI SILK, extra *>r daries. Inthe North Atlantic group the percentage lose, Better that. of such loveliness as some of heavy quality; last at the price of county area losing population between ISSO and The manufacturer will but it is a OO V&'t was l'fi.S; between :-\u25a0 and 1900. 21.9. The corre- gain for you. 376 these ofexquisiteness Rotunda. sponding figures for the other group? were: South We have jackets and woven films present. Atlantic—lßSo-IMO. 11.6 per cent; IS3O-1900. 6.3 per three-quarter length Kersey — cent. North Central— lvio-IS9O, 12.1 per cent; 1890- Coats of and All the welcome colors of the coming season are here in full lines WBa. 19.1 per cent. South Central— lSßMSPo. 6.7 per Melton material, satin lined cent; 1890-UOO. 4.6 per cent. Western division—lSW)- throughout, castors, resedas, l%&0. 12.9 per cent; 1890-1900, B.? per cent. These fig- strictly tailor made, lowest priced the silver grays, the the the royal blues that so many New Spring* ures show that in four of the five divisions, all ex- and the cept the North Central, the Increase of population coat in the lot to $8.75; women willbe wanting, and perhaps a dozen more, including .was more widespread and general In the lart dec- was made sell at black. ade than it was between 1888 and 1890. If the the others at $12.00 and $18.00. Hosiery. North Central division be divided Into two parts at <*£ ca Stop by a single counter. This dainty stuff that falls so prettily into •the Mississippi River, the percentage of area in the You take your *pS«^vJ something to a hosiery aster:, part showing a loss of population fell from choice f0r.... Isn't it .have Floor. Silk 2.9 In th. earlier to 12.1 in the later decade. On th" Third the mellow billows that stand for quality is Warp French Sublime. In high grades right contrary. !n the Western North Central the per- store where the and the centage rose from 7.9 In the earlier to 22.5 in the body, in finish, in exquisite colorings $1.2."> grades always ready later decade. Further analysis shows that a gain equal to any fabric of similar are for you? You of population In the last decade was reported from not disappointed our every county of Minnesota and North Dakota, and weave, and the price but $1. will be in latest im- every county but one of Inwa. In South Dakota, If You Need Furs portations. New novel in high Nebraska and Kansas, on the contrary, there were and effects areas, That's way along list of Voiles, or Chines, large mostly !n the western part and sparse- the all the Crepe de or grade French and German makes ly settled, for which \u25a0 decrease of population was and care to save about half the usual price direct reported. The tide of migration In IS9O had pushed Etamines, or whatever you cue for— qualities Silks, and tine «p the slopes of the great plains further than con- here's your chance. Following our usual finest always, lowest prices from the other side. lisles ditions warranted, and in the- last decade the wave cottons, fancy and plain, vertical has been receding, depleting these areas and filling policy of disposing of a season's goods at always. And many ofthem exclusively ours for this market. Jacquard up th«» rural counties of such States as lowa and any carry over, patterns and a very complete line of open Illinois. In lowa the percentage of area losing sacrifice rather than them Here are a few of the leading fabrics the coming population fell from 27 between 18S0 and 1899 to l.fi we present a few more for season: lace effects in plain colors and black. between•'• 18» and 1900. In Illinois it foil from M.« extraordinary to 4 In other words, over about a quarter of Fine quality weight BLACK LISLE each State the population decreased between IW> values in Furs. Only a few of a kind. Hlvsian. Crepe Eytinge, Silk Sublime, gossamer 1898, Crepe Warp plain or Richelieu Rembrandt rib«. and only to Increase in the last ten years. In COATS, HOSE, and very no other important States has there been so PERSIAN plain: only three C>«CAA \ oile Bretange, Crepe Melange. elastic and double soles, Hermsdort dye, sped .' Of change. of price Voile Soie Galon. marked a them: was $85.00; to clo^c at *|)ZJC?.UV/ Mole Etoille, Chiffon, value £*J HUDSON' Voile Soie HOSE, CRIPPLE CREEK mODIPT!O\ BAY SABLE and STONE MARTEN Eolienne. BLACK LISLE THREAD in light or me- CLUSTER SCARFS, also a few choice \L\SK\ In the show windows yon dium weights; also Richelieu and Rembrandt ribs and SABLE LONG SCARFS; prices were*lO CA can get a hint of how these charming stuffs pll-over lace open effects, and extra elastic fine cottons, $19.75 to $27.50; choice at $IJ..D\J look, soles, ram JANfAHT IT was |2.osi>.om thirteenth I but to fully sense their exclusive beauty and novelty you in plain black, gauze weight, spliced spliced seams, CHINCHILLA ANDMINKMUFFS, must shake fast blacks: same with tin- OC- O f^,. Cf AA AND POCKTBBKTH LEVELS BEING DRAINED. | £«>C AA hands them, as it were, bleached OOC, »pi.uu choice goods; price was $37.50; 10 close ;t.«4^^Uv/ with in their own reception-room. soles o lor *:olorado Sprincs. ''"'! • Feb. B.—The production of ! 1 MUFFS, tailored a grand Great variety of newest things in LACE EFFECT the Cripple Creek for MISSES CHINCHILLA onh <£«•) C(\ For Gowns gathering of English and Scotch Tweeds district the month of Janu- i mx <>! them; price was HOSE in navy, reds, slates, tans, royal and whites; also .-iry. £25.00; to close at. .«])l^.*s\/ baaed on mill and smelter returns, was $2,030.- \u25a0 . and Checked Suitings and Priestly 's Cravenettes. black and dark grounds, open effects, with neat em- COX At the rate Of the January production Cripple !' 35 MUFFS OF NUTRIA AND ASTRA *)C broidered fronts, plain blacks and very finequality. C A price was To <"reek is producing one-tenth of the world's entire CHAN: $3-75; to close at «471.£«} make this Dress Goods occasion memorable we have made these brilliant lisles, tancy stripes ina very large range. J\J output, based on the official statistics of last year, j Thin! Floor. . extraordinary values: v HOSE, 7n Ml tho output was $200,000 and in 1901 181018.000 : . BLACK LISLE THREAD with fancy embroidered all-over vertical stripes in the plain or open The annual report of the Portland Gold Mining: :' Extra quality Nun's Veiling, : Voile, Company shows that the production of the mine for in French Crepe Nattc and effects; also neat embroidered fronts on dark "jr spring tints gray, blue, castor, tan, grounds; new designs; very choice selections.... 1101 was $2.4i«,413, this valuation betas obtained !' Exquisite MistralEtarriirie, incadet, navy royal /«^ from Ttj.Pr.'i tons. The production for 1900 was royal, reseda, rose, pink, light blue, reseda, gray. castor ' Finest grades ••'. German and French makes of J2.0:>1,3t;9. The company paid 1720.000 In dividend! in j brown ruse 7tT brilliant LISLE THREAD HOSE, very >he?r. em- year cream and black; lftfll. and closed the with a cash balance of ; 38 inches CA cream and "black, per yard• • !'&• broidered or plain and open lace effects; CM AA ?:M4.T.V\ after having expended an additional 1230,990 j Lace Robes. wide: per yd...... v\J ; . also plain silk hose in black or white . vpl.V/U in building a new chlorination mill at Colorado ; . Special ->0-inch spring weight Broadcloth, Large and assortment of finest grades in the «"lty to treat the company's ore. President Burns ; The most popular of popular articles weave Crepe Albatross 22 I varied hi his »<-i.ort states: "Th" development in Port- ! ever lllar lor tailor suits, soft, cobweb or medium and heavy weights of pure SILK tne to-day a colorings, street and evening' AC P°P black, designs land mine the last year proved \u25a0 is Lace Robe.* It combines HOSE, plain colors and also exclusive durins has that shades; per yd ™ smooth finish, in all desirable /CC C"7 front values are to be found In the mines of i fashion, style and character inan econom- . of handsome embroidered Cf CA I*. CA « ripple Creek at eve'i sreatrr depths than have al- i early spring shades, per yard uo fronts, per pair *pi.J\/ IU rwady Iw-fii hoisting fact, a Poplinette, spring weight, . . «P/.»?l/ maintained. We are oro from | ical form: in sown ready-made, delicate HOSE, \u25a0 depth <\T l.Km '.\u25a0 >\u25a0\u25a0 of is high grade as any ob- tints o! -ray. castor, tan, blue, PURE BLACK SILK with hand em- tained in th<> upper levels, and showing continuous only requiring fitting. We are able, rose. Satin finish Vigorcaux Melange broidered ankle, all initials, entirely new Co OC ore shoots from th<- surface to this: depth." reseda, $£.JLO /The Isabella Gold Mining Company has elected through large contracts, to supply wood brown, cream and HZ Suitings spring £q pair \u25a0" ••\u25a0 Lace ' in new color E. IV. I La V>rgn« as general manager of the black; per yd O Ftr»t Floor. rotnpany. and a rigorous policy of development has Robes at remarkably low prices. combinations, per yard. OS been decided upon The thirteenth and fourteenth . . Uve'.s ire water, SILK POINT Allot new being; drained of and a systematic • BLACK D'ESPRIT NET \\h these fabrics and special offerings may also be had in Nearoh for the bonanza ore <-hute discovered two GRENADINE ROBES, with ribbon Mack on the year* ago in the ninth level willI\u25a0\u25a0 instituted. ruffles <£•)A f\f\ second Hour, rear ot Rotunda. and deep flounce effects, $30:00 values, at. . $£\J,\)\J Lace ROBES, Rare Curtain ARMY wit XAYY LIERRE LACE complete skirt, waist ORDERS. and sleeves, cream and butter shades, ruffled S.— The (bUowtnc army and 1 flounce, a charming summer dress, $20.00C1C CA Values. navy orders have hern issued: values, .-it Imported 11 »J)13. 3U Cotton Dress Stuffs. The specimens in Lace Cur- ARMY. First Floor. daintiest t.oar-; you A rf officers, to i-ontdsl ..f M^j..r AI.KXANDKR- ! If miss a day you miss a new maybe tains at prices will surprise you" RODOERS. 4:h <-u\;i'i!y; CapUln WILLJ LAS I loveliness— a dozen. Wherever cotton that SITKU. porjw. artillPn hti.l plain OSCAR J \u25a0 is most cutely caught into woven shapes we Monday. ("HARLJCS. -Ilii Infantrj:. «i'l u.nvcnc at Port fUWy there the long arms store That's what offer for Come f'>r of the reach to r»\u25a0\i^inK ttr- manual .f --hhM duty. Upon si«l \u25a0 ! get it for you. We mean that else and look. trust goods foarament• Captain <"iarie!= will liis i>ro]«>r eta- nowhere shall the wanted thing seen We'll gladly the \u25a0 Join Laces be sooner and man on our counters. mean Major HOW We that no stock of cotton goods to do the talking. CTAItVER LAND. 29th tnfantn*. willbe \u25a0\u25a0 \ anywhere shall be \irval from K«.rt MrDowrll. t'al.. In time to emtbl* i timelier or tempting. CURTAINS, showy, fiim jejn upon more Some of the very to ' IRISH POINT LACE effec- to his ri'irlmont lt« arrival at San ! latest be wafted in are: styles, $5.00, Fran.iM-o avA t<\ proceed with it to th» I*hilipi>ln<>" XSI.BT artillery cwnw i Mercerized Grenadines. 45-Inch Dotted Grenadines. pair *P«J«U«J quartfrmar-u-r. will r«|"-rt at For! Monroe as quar- These very desirable special 44-Inch Silk and Linen CURTAINS, Duchesse t»-rnia>)«r B< that i">-t. laces at Novelties. 45-Inch Sell Color Pongee IRISH POINT LACE in Captain Cloth effects, JOHN T. M. SI.AVTi;n. assistant surifpr.n. li»\ I prices: tee dainty designs in tloral and set ton.jpr^.l And there is our great 00 '.nR his fsisnaiion. is honorably discharged. '', assortment of line Embroidered Swisses and EtHisn patterns, value $7.50. pair.. %pO»\J\J WaJ'>r ROBERT F. AUKS. 16th Infantry «i!l proceed to Net Venise Lace Medallion GALLOONS, Dimities, and CURTAINS, Duhuqu.-. lowa, and rnttr upon rluu- to '\u25a0 French Mousse! All with IRISH POINT LACE in finesi .jua! r*-ll»>ve Uajor Thnn.i, recrultlnfi new design-, that can be separated, value $1.10 newest printings, and all made Mc-Cakb, Cth Infantry, who "7C and more complete by every more ity. beautifully embroidered. I."Art Nouveau and nil! j..in k\r fv'm.nt. yard JO the addition of newness as quicfas it $10.00. II.MXIIM. I.V<»\ ' leaves the looms Nlarie Antoinette designs, value &*]CA Cai.tain a'xUtant purseon Ik r- Very Ycnisc iJacc and i N n < il rosc ted pair «p •'»'*' liev^j< from Fort Hamilton. X. V.. U|,..n the arrival choice Batiste with Vcuise \u0084,,,! l'; "\y,''..';\u25a0 bluc b / Foulard 30 Tithe Phlllppinea\u25a0li!'-?.'"*'! for JGINGHAMS, "«*floor.'mur ofVotundl band made, mounted on best bobbinet. beautiful l.i:i!. from nth Com t \u25a0ZEPHYR" fast" color,, \u0084 :>anv. .-oast artlllerj'. lo the :4*y • n r r> th.- una.s«!KTW list !•» tines and GALLOONS, in selected *-£• x v \\) thf th r*i«iniij Irregular styles. ] '". desirable styles, fairly worth 15c. at.. t artillery. tor skirt and waist trimmings, $1.68 <£| >' POINT \BE LACE CURTAINS, genome Caj.lam MATTHI A. IIATSON. 15th GINGHAM, an excel- edges. beautifully worked; h«H-n by army rrtlrlns; inoapHritateil values nts of ofAeera of th>> artillery oorp«. r»N»ntly at'j>olnti>Linens for yellow, with _• shams, each: value Cl^ sfj I-leutfn«nt <"l.irk» v.v: report at Kort l>earenworU now For the Children. t(T ,luty. $17.50 temp-rary and j.iinhis batten at K..rt Douk- shown in Paris, at about one-half the price CA la»; IJeuter.iititu J.,if» nd Pag< will report at Fort D\) Tluril Floor, rear. llyer for temr«>ri«ry fluty. 1»ln each a a and muslin, point*'!, is as^icned to Hi<- 13th infantry. cloths, heavy cluster of tucks Major linen pillow slips or sheets, nicely worked TASK KU I! BUSS. rtnml*i :• havln« completed = = look buttonholes, sizes 2to i.;years* " res ir Silk Petticoat the *ut< for »hl.-h he wan oM<>re return via Tampa, to his •.-.•- ot Havana Ess See Ess Shoes here you will find iT«rfuba. first goods Good quality muslin GOWNS, quality at prices will Mother Hubbard Captain !:'>Rr.RT D READ. Jr.. loth <-»xalrj rorruit that yoke, cluster of tucks, at neck and Novelties. lr.e officer. IjouUville. in addition to his preaeat ilutlei- surprise you. finished sleeves with mill i mat cambric ruffle, in»r«- the horses to be delivered at that place for Women. - sizes 2 to 16 years, regular Of $125.06, under >ril( at contract tor the 4tii Cavalry. 100 dozen extra fine range of i soe ; Some of them made to sell Contract Surgeon huckaback TOW IIs BOBEBT A AXDBRSON will proceed Oak tanned sole leather is the best with hemstitched ends; Urn mi Floor. '\u25a0 Fort Oil.hesne. '\u25a0\u25a0• relieve Contra t made. All Ess- Damask TOWELS with usual run of skirts. Suree\u0084 is the best Corsets. miral Evmoa'a rlittt as P.aic lieutenant. material known for the purpose. We have 2 yards, 2x3^ Stripe SKIRTS, with figured X?n!n IVASKIKGTOK, See-Ess *3 at .$2.70 2x4 yards, at $3.70 Imported Moire £ Ueutenant T. detached judjre advncaten shoes in patent and enamel leather, glace kid. chrome Judic Corsets: a full line in two ruffles of chiffon and lace, were CiV offlre. Navy Department, to th* Ad- C Illlnoiit.on Hear Alt linen \u25a0 mi:al Kvan* \u25ba rluC an aid. and black Russia calf and dull oxide kid. There are Hemstitched PILLOW SLIPS most beautiful $85.00 styles of shoes, styles of ties "7c shades is now ready for Kur*~>n l| XV. BPBATTtNG. order* to Naval llonr.itai .40 20 and 20 styles of slip- 45*36. Pr-- .' your Figured Moire Silk SKIRTS, three ru»ks. Portimiouth. revoked; DOctlniM <.n waltlns orderV ptrs suitable for evening or dress OCCa- /O inspection. It is the most perfect ribbon, AfUnant C*2 All linen Hemstitched ' trimmed with lace and velvet were \ >*> Surureoti A. M KA'.r.VTI.KHov. detached Naval lions. One price Cf\ SHEETS CO CA fitting HOFpltal, Noifolli. to Naval Hospital. Portsmouth »J7O«J\/ 7W90,pr.. «p»3.OU Corset made. We have them in $85.00 **;. . Med'cal Inspector .1 n. WAGC.EXKn. detached from _ SKIRTS, deer, the boys girls prices silk with accordion t to marine recruiting ' Shoes for and at smaller are also All linen Hemstitched coutil and . rv . Taffeta Silk plaij^ onttelUtlon. Bo«- CA '\u25a0 rendezvous SHEETS CA flounce, black lace. ton. . here in great variety. 9°X96, pr batiste, from $4-50 to $22.00 handsomely trimmed with S|o v. .-i i!ATi.is<;. t., duty at Second «4>4»«^" . . were $.35.00 V I'ortimouth Ho»- Floor. Bas?mert. Second Floor. fcmrew^l* J. H. tMHSHi Flrtor. Kurs«oii F. CORDCUH>. detached from navy-* 'var.J™' I>n«acola. to the Conkteliatlcn. Taiwed As«i«tant Suriteo'i S. O. EVANS, detached from Naval Hospital, I'ortsmuuth. to naval station Penu- cola. SIXTH AVENUE, Stirßeen J. F. L'RIE, detached from marin» r*rruttln» r*nd«vou«, la \a/. lloston. naval dtßpenEary, TVashlnj- J3svnvh6