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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-04-06
DIED.

BAGGoTT. On Friday, April G. 1894. Mrs. vIH
Fly 1INlA BAGSoTT, aged seventy four years.
alexandria, Va, on Monday. April 9, at go
DAILY On Thursday, April g. 1894 at IL p.mr
MAMIE, beloved daughter Of Joseph E and
and wine pay, aged eight years, three mont"
Funeral 1 Will take place from her parents residence
OF SIN street northeast. Sunday, April S, at
10 attend. 2.
EVANS Thursday, April 5, 1894. at 3 am. az
avenue awe hoe Of ser 1919 New jersey
loved wife Of Druid IL Evans and daughter
- of Eleanore and Julius Petsch
Funeral from residence saturday Anrfl 2 at 3
pm
at 4:l5 o'clock, wM. IL. narrower, in bis
seventy eighth year.
Funeral at O'Clock pm. Saturday, Iuterment
at Oak Hin cemetery.
HoRNiG. on op, "Wednesday April 4, 1894. at go
r hornig aged Shty-nine years and ten months
avenue northeast, on saturday, April Z, at
s:4S an. Requiem mass at st: Mary's Church
s "a g 5O; sSntves ,,sn and fends are FesPec
baltimore papers please copy.) %
LBGGETT. suddenly. at sandusky, Ohio. on Mon
dnGG HSrTn 81 ArT 1 n lEvERErT L
sHEAEAN, On April 4, 1894 at am, MARY
SlihAAN aged sikiy-seven years, at her
Funeral will take place from her late residence
% Myrtle street Saturday, 2:3O O'clock
Friends and relatives invited to attend %
P1.MAN. on April 5, 1894 at 3 O'Clock MYRA
f. SPlLMAN. only daughter OF Thomas NJ.
Spiman and the late Sue Splman. aged twenty
years and six months.
Funeral Saturday, April Z, at I O'Clock from her
late Residence, l0o0 New Jersey avenue north
west.
VAIL. On Thursday, April 3, 1894. at 1870 pm,
Mrs SARAH A. VAIL. widow OF the late
George Wahl aged elfhty years.
Funeral from her grandson-in-ia residence Mr.
George W. Rae, No. 1884 llth street north
west, on Saturday, April 4. at $50 am.
Requiem mass at the Church Of the Immaculate
Conception at O'Clock. Relatives and friends
are respectfully invited to attend
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-04-06

BAGGoTT On Friday, April G. 1894, Mrs. vIDs
GINA BAGGOrr, aged seventy -four years
Z uheTal from No. 2O4 North Columbus street
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-04-06
Millir1erV.

Women may unknowingly purchase at establish
ments where gloves with medium length of fingers
are made to fit those with long or short fingers,
out they will not buy hat without learning where
Is the best stock. That we would be as busy as
possible tomorrow without a word in the papers is
because we have been daily since the opening
of the season. Let merely tell you Of new ar
Is advisable If you would have a hat trimmed in
time 10 wear Sunday.
Dunlap Sailors-the expensive looking Sennot
braid. zoe instead of Toe each. With band and
lining-ready to wear. Black, white, navy
Other braids up to $3.50 each. See the plain
braids and hair and fancy lace styles at only 25c
each. Also the Neopolitan and other braids here
at only SOC each.
Trimmings in Wholesale quantities and variety
we buy OF the makers and sell at the prices paid
by the merchants who buy smaller quantities Of
the 'jcbbers''
Trimmed Hats-the imported models having
served their purpose will be offered tomorrow at
Paris prices. Those made under the supervision of
milliner will be at Paais Royal prices.
Misses Trimmed Hats from So to S6-Hats that
will be a revelation to mothers who will make
comparison with those elsewhere
Cloth Hats for little boys and girls. from sc to
s1.25 each. No less than one hundred and three
styles Will be found center counter in front of
you when you step Off the elevator second floor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-04-06
ADJUSTMENTS.

Albaugh's.-Mr. Creston Clarke repeate
the success that he has scored in previous
productions this week by his PERFORMANCE
OF Richelieu" at Albaugh's Grand Open
House last night The substantial tech'
meal merit of his work, as well as the
warmth Of emotion with which he colors al
that he does, were easily perceived ana
promptly recognized in spite of the fac'
that he was suffering from a severe cold
ms indlsposition unquestionably hindereo
his performance, but his abilities prove
superior 10 the difficulties which temper
arily embarrass him. Miss Martha Ford
appeared TO decided advantage, her per-
romance being regarded by many as tns
best that she has given this week.
Inc emperor of Germany has designated
April II as the date of his final departure
from AbbaZia.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-04-06
Other Sunday Wants.
rNen, NOT less than chill
dren, are amply provided
for Price surprises as
follows:

Mems Spring Neckwear-39c. is tomorrow's spe-
cial price for choice of all 4sc SOC and Csc Knot
and Fourth hand Scarfs. Over one hundred dozen
to select from.
The Fast Black Socks at 1sc, or three pairs for
&c will cost you 25c elsewhere.
Balbriggan Shirts and Drawers at SOC Suit. A
little price-unusually little for the quality.
Don't judge by price.
LADIES WILL FIND RARE VALUES IN STOCK
INGs TOMORROW, AT 29c PAII,-Cholce of an
importers combination lot of Isle and Fine Cot
ton Hose none of which are worth less than 35c
pair. Fast black plain colors and boot patterns.
The American Hosiery Co.'S Extra Long War
ranted Fast Black Stockings, with double soles,
to be pc instead of 25c pair.
Children's Ribbed Black Hose, in three Styles
Those for boys in sizes up to ga. Double knees,
1Sc instead Of 25c pair Three pairs instead of two
for soc.
49c for zoe Ribbed SILK Vests, lace-work arms
black and colors.
HANDKERCIIIEFS- Eleven styles of War
ranted All-linen Handkerchiefs-the best yet at
&C each.
Plain, hemstitched hemstitched and embroidered.
scalloped and embroidered, white, colored and
mourning borders.
Daintily Embroidered and Scalloped Handker-
chiefs, at 35c looking Ike the expensive hand
worked French France is being beaten by Switz-
erland.
VEIIS-You don't want a cheap Veil for Sun
day. 40c tomorrow for choice of the Palals Roy
! ais 4Sc Yeils-that means the very latest novel
ties such usually sell from soc to 75c each.
NECKWEAR- 22c for choice of the 25c Silk
Windsors. SOC for 4Sc Hemstitched Silk Reef
Csc for the soc Surah Silk Yokes, with
lace trimming Csc for the s.. % MORE
Bows, with point Venise trimming.
The rivals we dread are our Bargain Ribbons
| and Laces, hence the greatly reduced price.
PARASOLS-We added TO stock today forty two
morrow at 81 for choice.
One-of-a kind novelties, worth up to S1O are in
the lot.
81 40 each for white, black and fancy silk Par
asos that are great surprise
SIIOES-New and reliable Ladies' Russell Ok
fords at 81 81. Black Prince Alberts'' at 50 81
Black Oxfords at $1.47.
ChiIdrens Russet Button Shoes at 81 %. Button
and Lace Russets at 81 AZ. Misses at 81.
Gland see the White Linon Dresses, with en-
brodery rufies shoulder, 81 IS instead of
81. 9s. Only 39c for the soc Bingham Dress, with
ripple rules. soc for the Csc Refers, with nov
city braid trimming, black, navy, brown, tan, red.
Sizes 1 to years.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-04-06
MARRIED.

On April I. 1894. in VASE
lngton. H. G, by I. @. Addison. rector q
Gle kAMNEliER, both OF Washington. ID. c.
WoOLAldg-DE ATIEY. on Wednesday, April 4
1924, CHARLES L. WOODLAND Of RICHMOND
S8ufty, Va, TO Miss MoLIIE DE ALLEY o.
the residence Of the bride no Eth street south
west No cards.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-04-06
"Clarisse" Coats.

You no doubt remember what We
had to say about our "Clarisse'
Coats few days ago. They are
made for us alone and are not on
sale elsewhere. 1t is destined to
become as famous as our blazer
Of a couple Of years ago. 1t has
full roll front, Tuxedo effect, and
ripple back. 1t is stylish and inex-
pensive, being but s. each.
We have the 54-inch cloth to
match this "Clarisse" Coat (black
and navy and retail it at Sl.5O per
yard. We make skirts OF 1t to order
for $3.50.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-04-06
Prices Less Than Usual.

S15O for ladies' best French Kid Gloves in white,
black and all coors, with four large pearl buttons,
welt and embroidery in white, black or shade to
match the glove. These are the best Paris Kid
Gloves. No better can be produced.
Reliable real Kid Gloves, looking like the above,
for only 81. Reliable because we guarantee them
Try them on ut our risk and protect ourselves by
not allowing YOU to leave the store with a pair
showing any sign of imperfection.-When gloves are
tried on defects cannot be hidden, and that is why
we are willing and anxious to fit them.
GENTLEMEN will find here the best Kid and
Chevrette Gloves for only s1.75 pair and equally
reliable "dogskins' for only 81. The lowered
priced tried on as carefully and guaranteed as
reGiOuSly as the S1.5O or S1.T5 gloves.
Misses, boys and the first pair of Kid Gloves
for smaller children here at 81 pair, equal in
quality TO the more expensive gloves for grown
folks. Experts to fit them, SO that the trying ON
is no discomfort.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-04-06
CAPES.
ITS.

As you know. Suits represent one
of the leading features of cur busi-
ness. All OF our suits are finished
equal to custom made and are
guaranteed to nit.
We have had made to our special
order so Ladies' Fine Storm Serge
Suits, new style blazer jacket, In
navy blue and black, which we sell
as a leader at $1,000 each.
The moment you notice the fine
quality cloth used you will instantly
recognize the fact that 1t will not
pay you to make your own suit or
have 1t made.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-04-06
Palais Royal
Gloves
Are the Best.

NOT ONLY BEST QUALITY, BUT BEST FIT
TING. THOSE WITH LONG OR SHORT
FINGERS MAY BE FITTED AS WELL AS THOSE
WITH MEDIUM FINGERS OR THOSE WITH
UNUSUALLY PLUMP OR THIN HANDS. 80. OF
COURSE THIS MEANS THAT A MUCH CREATED,
VARIETY OF SIZES THAN USUAL. is AT THE
PALAIS ROYAL.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1894-10-08

that tae exact conditions described in tie
treaty Of iSss NTH the United States had
arisen. and 20 beg the United States to
carry oas the obligation il had assumed in
The article reading. "If other pows.s deal
anl1ssiy or oapsessively with either gov
eminent. the other will exert their good
oinees. on being informed of the case. to
oring about an anicah.s arrangement,
thas showing their friendly feelings"
Secretary Gresham responded 10 this
appeal oy communicating with both China
aud Japan in korea's interest. Chins
agreed TO withdraw her troops, but Japan
declined TO DO SO. Then tie secretary
added the celebrated note OF instructions
10 Minister Damn, which. after summing
up the situation and the obligation OF the
United States, concludes in the following
words:
tCherishing sincere friendship for both
Japan and Korea. the United States in
ou5ses the hope that Korea independence
anu sovereignty Will be respected. You
sre Instructed 10 say TO the governments as
TOKYO that the president will he painfully
disappointed should Japan visit upon her
feeble and dsfenseless neighbor the horrors
OF an unjust war"
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1894-10-08
Finest Writer of Lyrics That
America Has Produced.
sioHTS-slvE YEARS OF AGE.
The "Aut0erat" Lived 90 BE "ihe Last
Leaf Upon the Tree"
Though He Had Been III Since Friday,
the Ead Was Unexpecsed-Andrew
Gregg Curtin. Pennsyfvaaia's war
Governor. Passes Away.

BosroS. Oct T.-oliver Wendell Holmes.
the pces ana author. died at his home. s5
Beacon street. al is;iS ?. N. today. Heart
failure was the immediate cause of his
death. though the doctor has slowly been
falling for the past four or Eve years.
An asthmatie difficulty also assisted
in the final breaking down OF the aged
"Autocrat Ten days ago Dr.. Holmes re-
turned 20 his Boston residence from hin
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1894-10-08

poKr TowSsESp, Oct H. Especial -
Much speculation 10 being indn ged in by
shipping men relative to the identity Of
the wreckage Of the vessel reported OF
Cape Fiat terry last week. All of the coast
ing vessels that have been cut any length
Of time have been accounted for, and the
absence OF aoasing Lumber causes an i'm
preston 10 prevail that coal laden vessel
has gone down. Some ship captains be-
winds have driven the wrsckage of some
osd wreck up from down the coast. II is
not an uncommon occurrence At this
season Of the ye.r for vessels 20 report
aoaiing wreekase OF the Cape. Many
shipping men believe, also, that sanss-
qusnt Developments xil provs that no
vessel has met with disaster.
A sleep wreeksa on Aarrewssene Point.
PoKr Toxssxsp. ocs. Especial -
The sloop Margaret, owned By James A.
White, of Port Discovery. wAs wrecked on
NArrowstone point Friday night. The
iifsIs crsfs "a. bound from Dsngsness TO
Port Townsend, With two tons Of grain.
Mr.. Whites mother aBd tso men we're
aboard A sqHail carried away the canvas,
and the ruddsr was unshipp@d- The sloop
vas nnrnanAgeabls and drifted iato sae
breakers Mr.. White ssara ashore witA
hi. mother sna then returned and sased
the other two passsrrsYs
a. prlcesx Cream Rskiuv pn~d~~
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1894-10-08

Posr-IssrliFsrScxS HKsperAKfExs. Is.
HESITATE Fs1E. Tscox.. Oct. z.-fspeesAi. !
Everything in the parade line a. ont
done ~ the Germans sotav. 4; took at
teen minutes for the pageant 20 pass the
PnsT~iSTKtt1s xscTs haresa do~n tawn
and The eolasnn moved very rspsaly. Mag
ni6eenE acats ssgs the feature OF the
parade. Tns pscgraHazas .. yuolishea to-
dsy ia the Fosr-IsTKzIIsxScKz wss ear.
Red oas - al esssnslAl respects
flisssn Ans2rst Germans Registered NJ
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1894-10-08
Demonstration In Memory of rarn.iI.

DrBLTs, Oct The procession held to-
day in commemoration Of the death of
Charles :. Parneli was the largest on
record. In line were political societies
from all parts Of the country. every county
in ireland being represented. Timothy
Harrington. who organised the procession,
Mr.. Parneil's brother aad sister, John
and William Redmond and other Parneil-
ite members OF the house Of com mons, the
lord mayor OF Dublin. the mayor Of Cork
aud portion Of the corporation OF both
cities. in their robes Of Office. took part
In the parade Over fifty bands we're in
line. The streets were 80 packed with
spectators that 10 vas difficult for the
procession to move. At Glasnsvin ceme-
terry the parade deposited hnndreds OF
beautiful wreafhs on ParnsiPs grave.
feature Of the day was the Thousands Of
women who wore ivy leaves ia their
breasts or in their hair.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1894-10-08

Og. Prices Cream Baking Powder
WsiTs fuis pngAGse AvasA
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1894-01-05


lam protectionlst because am an
American. We should have froe
trade among ourselves because we
honor one flag and are citizens Of a
common country. But the man
who builds no houses hero. who en-.
pleys no labor here. who does moth.
ing to contribute to our growth and
70 our prosperity. but who lives
abroad beyond the oceans. whence he
desires to bring his products. either
farm or manufactured. into this great
American market In competition with
ours-he should pay for the privilege.
and when he has paid for the privilege
We Will cover the money into the
treasury Of the United States, and
with 1t We will cancel our obligations
and carry on the concerns OF govern.
nent. And would do this in the
name OF patriotism and my country
.seeause believe 10 ght.-Ex-Senator
8. W. Perkins OF Kansas.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1894-01-05

Opposition to different provisions
Of the Wilson tariff bill is baing man
Tested by many Democrats as wei
20 Republicans. and the Indications
are that 1t cannot pass the House,
much less the Senate. without being
greatly modified. Tbs Democratic
members from Pennsylvania, partic
nlarly, seam ready to kick over the
party traces In defiance OF tue Presi.
dents threats OF loss OF favor. Mr.
Nutohler wants a higher duty oil
slate. Mr.. Hines wants greater pro
lection for lace curtains. Mr.. Belt
however. wants the duty on small
chains increased. Mr. SIpe lie opposot
to the free-listing OF wool; and Mir
Sibley thinks the reduction Of dutie
ON farm products generaliya mistake
Other representatives from Nes
York, Alabama. Louisiana, Tennessee
and West Virginia ara dissatisfie 4,
and may insist on greater protection
for many articles acknowledging tn
wisdom of Republican policy, AM
causing the free traders to gnast
their teeth in anger. Their FREQ trad,
bill will be SO modified before 1t passe
that It's sponsors will scarcely recog
nize 1t as their bantling. Many VIII
voted for Cleveland are not ready /,
vote for Approximate free trade. a
the y are not ready to commit har
kari
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1894-01-05

In letter Ia the Peninsula Metho.
dist Presiding Elder Barrett says:
chesapeake City. Elkton, Northeast,
Port Deposit. Rising Sun. Zion, Cherry
Hill. Wesley, Harrison Street Silver
brook, Union, New Castle. Newport
kingswood, Goodman, st. George'H
and st. Paul's have asked tor the 70.
turn OF their pastors.
Scott has asked for Rev. Robert
Watt; Epworth for Rev. l.. W. lay
field; Grace for Rev. Merritt Hulburt
of Philadelphia; Rev DR.. Dobbins has
received an invitation to serve Calvary
Church, East Orange. N. j., Rev. ]. p.
Otis To serve our church at 81. Mich
ael's. Md, and Rev. j. ID. G. Hanna 10
become pastor OF one OF our churches
at Sing Sing, N. Y. but it Is well TO
remember In all such cases. that not
every one that asketh. receiveth, and
that Many are called, but few are
chosen"
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1894-01-05

From the Times.
Job p. Hudson is about to open a
new lumber yard.
Geo. Anderson, colored. who had his
leg broken last week by bale OF hay
falling on IL, 10 doing we'll
Several shad have been caught of
Bombay Hook. indicating an early run
OF these superior fish
The adjourned Quarterly Conference
OF Appoqunimink Circuit will be held
at Union Church, Tuesday, Jan. 9th, al
2 O'Clock p. III.
James G. Farson, OF Smyrna Land
Ing, HIS accepted a place on the truck
farm OF j. Il. Hendrickson, near Allan.
tic City. N. J. III
Q. X. Snyder, who purchased John
l. Slaughter's farm; sevarson's Neck.
moved his family from Philadelphia
this week. Mr.. slaughter having
moved 10 the vicinity OF Wilmington.
John Wright. n well known fencer
and tall In stature, died on Wednesday
morning He ciaimed to bs over
eighty years of age, hut was thought
to be several years younger. Jie
leaves a wife and several children.
Mrs. Il ]. Morris. widow of K. Joy
Morris, once Congressman and United
States Minister to Turkey, died Mon
day at her home in Philadelphia, OF
pneumonia, superinduced by grip.
The ancestors OF MIR. Morris were
once owners of the Hoflecksr farm. a
mile and hRlf east OF tho town, at
the end OF what used to be called
Cedar Lane" aud were buried In a
graveyard on the farm, very substan.
tisl monuments having been placed "
their memory.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1894-01-05

Nos. l. 2. 8. and OF the Worlds Faii
We've may be obtained at this ofIIc,
on the presentation of cou pons and /,
cents for each OF them, Each nun
ber contains l6 fine photographs o!
the different buildings with a sue
elnct description OF the same, show
ing their size and cost, thus forming {
valuable collection for future referanc,
ss well as mem orlal OF this great OK.
hibition. Competent Judges hay.
pronounced these Views the best, tn,
plainest. clearest aud most artistic OF
any published, and therefore all Der
sons are Invited to call and com par,
them with others they may have seen
They are certainly nicely executed
and will make valuable addition Il
the family library, We have also .'rhs
Now Years Call which Is a YER,
pretty picture. and we'll calculat
cd to please the childr en-. Pleas,
call coon and make your selec I ions.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1894-01-05

At 75c a yard.
As In. Serge from 81
45 In. Dice Eurah from 81
AZ in Crystalline from 81
45 in. Pin Dot Armure from &1.25 ="
AZ In. Stelaho from 81
IS In. Princess Cloth from $3.50
40 In. Striped Cancels Hair from $l.15
~ III. Camefs.ilalr from si.75
As In. Henrietta from OIL
so in. Tailor Checks from sl.25
AT 81 a yard.
so In. French Serge from sl.25
10 in. Velour from 81 IS
Is In. BsngEline from $50
Is in. Jacquard Matte from 41.50
45 In. Striped Matte from $50
A in. Figured Poplin from $3.50
IS In. Grain Duchssse from $3.50
IS In. Novelty Matte from $3.50
80 In. Tailor Checks from sl.25
~ In. Silk-and.Wool Matte from 81 2j
~ In. Pin Dot Armure from sl.2o
At Sl.25 a yard.
IS In. SILK Figured Stripe from s1.50
Is 10. BengallDe from 81 so
40 In. jacquard Armuro from $3.50
45 in. Fancy Crystalline from $3.50
45 in. Shark Skin from sl.75
IS In. Armure from fl.50
IS in. CAmels'Hair from 81
JOHN WANAMAKER.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1894-01-05

This week we propose. to present
our readers with one OF the handsom.
est art books that has ever been pub
ilshed. 1t Is Masterpieces from the
Art Galleries of the World" and is a
collection Of reproductions OF tho best
rictures OF the most popular artists
the world oyer. These fine half-tono
photo-engravings are made from pho.
tographs taken directly from these
paintings, and judges who have seen
them say that they are art treasures
There will BIO coupon printed on our
iirat page every evening. and three OF
these coupons with ten cents will on
title You to the first part. containing
hfteen OF these fine engravings and a
page OF descriptive matter of the pic.
lures and tho artists. How can we af
ford to do this2 We want more read.
ers and are willing to buy them. We
believe that many people who do not
take this paper. or who take 1t only
occasionally. may be induced in this
way to. become regular subscribers.
II should help US also with our old
friends. They will be pleased with
those books they will thank US for
what we are doing. aud they will help
to bring more Into tho fold. That is
worth spending some money for.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1894-01-05

There was once wise king who was
nwfully curious. He ives possessed
OF desire to know everything. and
was continually asking questions.
Indeed, his thirst for knowledge car.
ried him so far that he wanted to
Know the age OF every person he met,
Rnt, being a king, he was exceedingly
pohte. ana would resort to strategy
to gain bis ends.
One day there came TO tho court
gray-haired professor. who amused
the king greatly. He told tho mon
arch number Of thinRs that hc never
knew before. aud the king was de-
lighted. But finally Il came TO tho
point when the ruler wanted to know
the age OF the professor, SO he
thought OF mathematical problem.
"Ahem!" said the king. II have an
interesting sum for you; It III trial 10
mental arithmetic. phiuk OF the
month OF your birth"
Now the professor was 90 years
old. and had been born two days be.
fore chrisimas; so no thought OF IL.
December being the twaifth month.
Yes. said the professor.
king. y
Yea"
'.And FIVE"
Yes" answered the professor, do.
ing 80.
Now. multiply that by 3d."
Yea
add yonr age"
"Yes.n
Subtract $685.
''Yee."
Add u.s."
Yea"
And now" said the king, might ]
ask what the result Is"
Twelve hundred and sixty" replied
the professor. wonderingly.
Thank you" was the klng's re-
spouse, so you we're born in Decem.
Der, 20 years ago. eh?'
why how In the world do you
known cried the professor.
why retorted the king. from
your answer-l260. The month OF
your birth was tho twelfth and the
last two figures gave your age"
IA, ha, hal" laughed the professor,
Capital idea. FL tty 1t OH the next
person. It's Q polite way OF finding
| out peoples ages"