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The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-07-15
WHERE HIS FIGURES GAVE OUT.
One Question Too Many for an All
Knowing Boy.
From the Chicago. Times.Herald.) =.

One Question Too Many for an All
Knowing Boy.
(From the Chicago Times Herald)
There is q boy in Hyde Park who has
great head for figures. He can tell the
date Of nearly every celebrated mans
birth; he knows the area OF nearly every
country on the globe; can give the popuia-
ton of each Of the principal cities. not only
Of this country, but of Europe. and is
in fact what may be called prodigy. His
parents take great pride In his cleverness.
and never fail when they have visitors
to make him show on.
A few evenings ago they had a number
of people in to dinner. and just before
little Julians bed time arrived he was
called before the company and put through
the regular performance by his proud
papa.
How many inhabitants had Pennsyl-
vania in 1902" asked Mr.. Farnleigh.
Five million, two hundred and fifty
eight thousand and fourteen" the boy
promptly replied. p, sI-,.ts
what is the salary Of the chief justice
of the United States?"
Ten thousand, five hundred dollars a
year.
How long is the battleshfp Massachu-
setts?'
"Three hundred and forty eight feet"
whats the population Of Antwerp"
1.-TWO hundred and thirty-two thousand,
seven hundred and ffty-three."
"Oh, yes, that's all right said one Of
the guests; you've got coached on
a lot of things that you keep having him
go over and over. Let me ask him some
questions
Very WE'LL said the boys father. Go
ahead. / want you to understand that this
is a square deal. and that think too much
of the boy to start him in any such crook
ed work as what you hint at would be-"
.'Oh, no offence. old man. / merely
meant 1t as joke. Now, Julian, let's see
II you know the area of TENNESSEE
'Forty-two thousand and fifty square
miles" the boy answered without mo-
ment's hesitation.
What is tie mean distance from the
earth to the moon?'
1.-TWO hundred and thirty-eight thousand
eight hundred and ffty-fve miles
by George! This boy is a marvel.
don't ..uow whether his answers are right
or not. but he gives them as If he knew
they were. anyway How far is it from
New York to San Francisco?''
Three thousand. two hundred and fifty
miles" .-s- .---s4
We'll. how many candidates have been
nominated for President OF the United
States so far this YEAR," ....
Julian gasDed. gave it up, cried, and
went to bed
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River XIcM.

The regular Sunday trips of the steamer
Samuel J. Pentz to River View will be made
today as usual, and no more delightful place
can be found along the entire river to
spend hot day. The View grounds are
covered with hundreds of shade trees and
under their branches a delightful breeze
from over the river prevails constantly.
Sunday is the business mans day at the
View and each week hundreds visit the
resort 20 spend the day away from the
heat Of the city and forget the cares of
business. A feature of today's entertain
ment will be the concerts by the View or
chestra under the leadership Of Prof. Arth.
The chute and all the other attractions
will be ready to give pleasure. The steam
er Pentz Will leave her wharf at II a. M,
z As and els p. N.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-07-15

There is nothing, OF the Objectionable
ever permitted to mar visit to Gen
Echo Park, but very effort is exerted 10
make it happy: There are two commodious
pavilions for the dancers; beautiful con-
certs each evening by Haley's Washington
Band, bowling alleys shooting galleries.
boating ponies to; eide, ard merry-go-
round, and an excellent vaudeville per-
Torrance. The attractions in the latter
during the week win include Saxon and
Brooks, In refined operate comedy
sketch; the La Wales, in skillful dances;
the Cecilian -Four, in sweet songs: I. F.
defrou, who with one leg and crutch
gives remarkable performance and Sophie
Burnham, vocalist OF pronounced merit.
Haleys Band will give concerts today at 4
and p. m, and at the latter Miss Nellie
Corrigan, the deservedly popular soprano,
will render sacred songs.
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ADJUSTMENTS AND. EXCURSIONS.
Chesapeake neach.


With the advent of hot weather the
weary plodders in the cities seek recrea-
ton far from the congadpent of offices and
the burning streets. Vacation time carries
trainload after trainlSaFfrom town to farm
and resort at mountainFide and seashore,
where, in restful idlencss, the worn worker
renews his exhausted vigor. But for those
uh1ortihates TO whom summer brings 10
release from the daily grind, needed recre-
alton must be obtained when Offices are
closed, or on half holidays and on Sun
days. Suburban resorts afford relief from
the daily strain. An occasional days out
ing at some bayside resort, Ell, ircled in
pleasant surroundings, where dip in the
brine produces an appetite for dinner, en-
joyed where the cool breezes of the Chesa-
peske fan the brow. and to the sound of
music. is for Washing tonians the height
of pleasure when permitted to escape from
the drudgery and sufferings of hot weather
labors. The popularity of Chesapeake
Beach on the Bay is constantly growing
among this class of recreationists, as is
evidenced by the regular increase in the
patronage. Each succeeding Sunday brings
vaster throng than the week before, in
duced by the many attractions of this beau
tiful saltwater resort. Sunday is the BAN
ncr day at Chesapeake Beach. Each ar
irving train is crowded to its capacitS with
pleasure seekers. who issue from the cars
in a stream which subdivides as each wends
his way toward those amusements which
attract him. The bathing at the Beach
is unexcelled. The lighthouses are situated
over the water at one end of the board
walk. which stretches for more than a mile
along the shore. Along this boardwalk are
the various amusement pavilions. the dance
pavilion. the great scenic railway, the finest
in America and the German gar
dens. Electric lights ilIumine the board
walk and the shore. and several hotels |
and dining parilions offer excellent cuisine |.
to the epicure. Week days bring many ex-
cursions to the resort.
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Marshall HILL.

AS the season advances Marshall Hall
becomes more and more attractive. A more
delightful place at this season would he
hard to find. Its lawns were never greener
and its shade trees never more inviting
Prof. schroeder's Band will furnish CON
cert music both on the boat and grounds.
Amusements OF all kinds may be INDUCED
in on all parts of the grounds Steamer
Charles Manchester leaves for Marshall Hall
today at II a. m. and 2:30 and $50 r. m,
returning leave the. Hall at 1, 3, anu $50
p. m. Week day trips are made to Mar
shall Hall a; 10 a. n. and 2:30 p M These
delightful Indian Head trips. stopping at
Marshall Hall both ways. going and re-
turning. are made every Thursday. Friday.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-07-15
A NEW VARIABLE STAR.
Discovered by n Russian Woman
Astronomer.
(From the Philadelphia Record.)

Madame Ceraski, at the Moscow Observ-
atory. has found a new variable star from
examination of photographs taken by NJ.
Blajko. The star is in the constellation
Cepheus, about ten degrees distant from
the Pole Star. 1t varies from between the
eighth and ninth magnitudes to about the
twelfth magnitude. This is the third
variable discovered by Madame Ger
ask, who does for the Blajko photographs
the same work done for the Hazard photo
graphs by Mrs. Fleming, who also has dis
covered a number of variable stars.
The chief interest attached to these dis
coveries for the general public is because
of their Illustration of the persistent and
thorough watch, which is now kept upon
the heavens with the aid OF photography
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-07-15
wildwood Pleasure Park.

Always DESTROYS OF catering to the wants
Of the public. the management of Wild
wood constantly makes departures from
the beaten path. The vaudeville pro-
gramme last week was pleasing one The
bill for this week will include Nelson Sin
clair and his wonderful troupe Of perform
ing dogs. La Petite Chanie Haines and
Wilson and Claire and Carlisle in
their entirely new slack-wlre act The
delightful ride through the pines, a good
cafe with reasonable prices and the ex-
ceiient manner which the place is con-
Quoted brings many family and picnic par
ties to Wildwood. Vaudeville per,crm-
ances begin at 8:15 every evening and
dancing at $3.50, with concerts Sunday.
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PROOFS DISPEL DOUBTS.
Prominent Men in Politics, Government,
Ministry, Business, and Profess
sions Cured by - -.
Or. Clemens, g!2 18th SIN. v.
Specialist in Nervous Diseases.
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70 cHat dreaec all to be curedqui xiv by
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Arlington ana Mount vernon.

Those who desire to get away from the
heat OF asphalt streets and enjoy the cool
breeZes nf the country should take the cleo.
trio trains OF the Washington, Alexandria
and Mount Vernon Railway for Arlington.
The fare for the round trip TO Arlington
will again be reduced today. as on previous
Sundays. Electric trains will leave the
station, corner Thirteen and half Street
and Pennsylvania Avenue, every half hour
Special summer evening excursion tickets
at reduced rates. good only after { o'clock
have been placed on Gale
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-07-15
Jolly Fat Hens outing.

The Jolly Fat Mems Club will give its
twelfth annual excursion tomorrow to
River View. There will be music and
dancing all day and until the last boat
leaves in the evening. The water chute
and all the other attractions of the View
grounds will be ready 10 give pleasure. In
addition to this. there will be races be-
tween the heavyweighfs of the club and
amusements for the ladies' and children will
be provided. The steamer Pentz will make
three trips, leaving her wharf at 10 a M.
2: Is and 6.45 D. m.
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The Death Record.

The following deaths for twenty.four hours were
reported at the Health Department up 10 noo1
yesterday: Nathaniel c. Bateman, SO years.
Amanda Young. 20 years; Charles p. smith, ca
years; Theodore S. Cobb, Al years; James Hinson.
+5 years; Alice Green, 25 years: Mary E Ambush
10 years; Fila Johnson. Is years; Inez q. Bruce
10 years; Alberta Campbell. year; Emery Com
her. ] year; Bertha Green year; May H. Robin
son, 10 months; Martha Gould, 10 months; Rosie
c. Cohen, o months: Iildegard Fraser, months;
Walter L. Thornton. months; Frank CulIoch
months; Annie T. Triplet, months; Albert NJ.
Carroll IA days
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-07-15

Peter Lee. for fifteen years ianitor OF the Fourth
precinct station is ds2d. He was colored, fifty
two years OF age. and leaves wife and several
children. He lived at 80 Street southwest A
chronic disease is said to have caused death. Lee
had been i'll about two months. Despite the SER
vices Of his physician he b-Sime gradually worse
lie was member Of the Police Relief Associa-
ton. He has lived in Southwest Washington for
many years and connected with several soce-
ties. George Lee, eldest OF the dead man.
is now soldier in the Philippines, where he was
sent about a wear 8go
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-07-15

gictins Of irtemperance. Mrs. Hawkins for years
suffered the grief and nguish shared by so many
true and faithful women of America today, who
have drink-a cted fathers, husbands or sons. She
determined overcome this fearful evil If possible.
Her search for harmless, perfect and secret home
cure was at last rewarded when an old friend came
to her and gave her a remedy which mad never been
known total. Mrs. Hawkins gave the remedy Sec
reilly and few weeks to her great JOY her dearest
relative entirely cured of his appetite for drink
and was again restored to health and manhood.
After this wonderful result, Mrs. Hawkins de
cded to devote her life to the work OF helping her
sisters whom she found suffering as she
had suffered from the effects Of alcohol upon hus-
band, father or son. With the assistance Of others
she perfected the original treatment and now
offers send this treatment free to any distressed
wife, mother or sister who ~ Ill write for it. Mrs.
Hawkins has means Of her own and no charge
whatever Is made for the treatment, because her
great desire is that every woman who needs this
medicine will write at once to her and get 1t.
A Grateful Woman.
MRS. MAY HAWKINS, Grand Rapids. Mich. .
Ny Dear frend:-You have beer the means Of bring
ing sunshine into my horne- asst August got your
remedy and began giving il to my husband, and from
that time until the he has not taken drop OF
any kind of alcoholic drinks cannot say too much for
what your remedy has done for me and urge 1t as
helper mother, sst@r vile who shall neod it.
Your sincerely, MRS. II. A. LAhk.
East Hampton, Me-. Feb IA. 1889.
Thousands have saved their homes and loysd
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Der il you only wish it. Mrs. Hawkins treats avery
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assistance. Do not delay write her today. address
rs. May hsw kins. Boz i2..s OsandRsptds. Mteo
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-07-15
Colonial Hencl,.

The steamer Harry Randall will make
another of her special trips to Colonial
Beach today leaving the River View wharf
at a. m, and Alexandria at $50 a.
m. Four hours will be given at
the Beach TO enjoy the pleasure of bathing
In salt water, or grabbing and fishing.
The steamer will reach home on its re-
turn trip about 10 30 d. m.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-07-15

The propeller steamer Estelle Randall
will take excursionsts to Chapel Point,
the popular summer resort on Port To-
bacco Creek, Nd. today. The steamer
leaves her wharf here al 3 a. m. and stops
at Alexandria Several hours are spent at
the Point, and the steamer reaches home
on the return trip about 10 p. m.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-07-15
Arlington wheeImcn's Excursion

The Arlington WheeImen. by request,
will repeat their excursion to Marshall
Hall On Monday evening, July 90 For this
occasion. besides the concert on the steam
er by Schroeder's band. an elaborate enter
ta!nment has been arranged to be held in
the dancing pavilion. The programme in
cludes Miss Isabelle Shelton. Mr.. Byron
Bond in popular songs, Mr.. William Muir
ply in negro melodies. Mr.. James Bond in
limitations, and the celebrated dog Yankee
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-07-15
HIS LIFE SAVED
by Chnmberlain's Collie, Cholera, and
Diarrhocu Remedy

81 am that Ciam3erlain's Collie, Cholera
and Diarrhooa Remedy at one time saved nv
life" says A. Z. Lafel5ttc, Of Gregory Landing,
Clark County, Missouri. II was in such had
shape that the doctors said could not liy,
When l was ut the lowest ebb ore of my neigh
bors brought in bottle oil Chamberlain's Cole
Cholera, and Diarrhoea Remedy, and ! took il
and got instant relief I soon got up and around,
! nat was nine years ago and | still in good
health. Since then that medicine has always been
In my house aid always will be- !, /, the best
on Garth. For sale by Henry Evans. wholesale
Ind retail, and all druggists
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-07-15

Nothing can contribute more TO your comfort
ard pleasure as cool glass Of Heurieh's Maerzen,
Senate. or Lager Order case by 'phoning ga,
Arlington Boitling Co. or call for Ueurich-s NJ
all leading hotels and restaurants
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Health for Ten Cents.

lively liver. p'ise blood. clean skin, bright
eyes perfect health Cascarets Candy Cathartic
will obtain and secure them for you. All drug
gists, loc, 25e, soc.
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Ca! Honrich's Macrzcn Beer. 1.-The Pride Of
asinston.' and you will have The assurance of
St m Ing a pure beer brcwed of malt and hons.
IAohe Lai. Arlington Boiling Co., for case.
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A. L B; Lunchroom. 18th and Pa. ave.
Ambrogi w, eth and Pa. ave. NV.
Adams. Hamilton. 9Th and G NV.
Alden, II. L., 211 10Th sw.
Brown, J. W, 1881 18th NV.
Bootman. ". 200 18th sw.
Barr, Thos., 3i5 Pa. ave. NV.
Bartlerns. +. 4, 2li3 Pa. ave.
Brace, W. D., soth and NJ NV.
Bear & Co.. W, 18th. near F.
BaIghausen; jr.;; H., l.,h AID " nw.
Bradbury. R. f., Twining City.
Berwick Supply Co., 18th and Park SITS.
Caldwell, S. W., i41 F sw.
Connors, J. F., 345 Pa. ave. nv.
Cavanaugh, L., 9Th and me-
button. W. j., AGO La ave. NV.
Daily, W w, 555 Centre Market.
Downing L Co.. c. W.. 18th and G NV.
Daniels. R. r., 18th and T NV.
Dittoe. R: f.. 18th and ne.
Dorsey NJ, 2ith ard N NV.
Dorsey, G. NJ, 10th and 8 nw. -soG"
Dodge. W. B. 4 Son, 18th and 0 NV.
Eisenbeiss, " Hugh.75th, and b sw.
Eugles, C. E., as East Capitol.
Fisher. H. W., 18th and r NV.
Fitzgerald. P. j.. ~ and $ sw.
Ford &C C. +, \. = ave and and + INV NV
Frank. Steve. 9th and Sc.
Finger Bros, Sherman and Whitney ayes
Fairfax, A. W., Pas NV
Gerhold, J. F., 1872 1sth NV.
Caddis. A, AZ Il sc.
Gordon Co., 1853 Sc.
Gettings, G. B., 9th and s C. ave. Sc.
Gass, VIM, Sherman and Whitney ayes.
Gerst. Gregor, ~ and S sw.
Geisler, Dan. 1701 sth NV.
Hoover, o. H., 9th and G NV:
Herbst, VIM. p. 25,h ard Pa. ave. NV.
Harvey. Hugh, 2206 INV.
Hopkins J. H., 100 Centre Market ~
Hughes & Bro, 18th and S NV.
Hamma,k. J. S. 9Th and II NV.
Holzer, Mrs, sth and X. !. ave. NV.
Haight. II. S, 1lth and s NV. .,,s
Hogan, V. H., 9th and Q NV.
Keimer's Orig Store. N H. ave and 18th
Kanrniska, a. 9Th and G NV.
Lindsey, 2153 Pa. ave. NV.
Linder, 63I G nv.
Lewis. C. s., 473 Pa. ave NV.
Lalleger Bro, r. j., Sd and NV.
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DRINK
HABIT
CURED
Mrs. May Hawkins viii Help Every
Woman Save q Drunkard.
A Trial Package Of Her Marvellous
Home Treatment FREE for the asking.

Any true woman might well be proud to b. r.
saved one poor soul from the shackles Of drink bus
Mrs. Hawkinshasre redeemed thousands by hernobls
Odd practical work among those who have been
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-07-15


ing dealers. Who acll MORO BELLA CIGARS:
Lskowitz, s.. 4,h and X NV.
Long, George f., Quincy ne.
Moore. Vim. b.. 500 F ct. NV
McAfichael. s. j.. $40 18th NV.
McNulty. ~, 1886 18th NV. ,G
Meyers, VIM, 1881 Maryland ave. ne.
Meyers, J. F., 81 NV
Marris, VIM, 1134 18th NV
McPhesrson. G. W.. Sd and Ind ave- NV.
Mueller, Carl, eth and II NV.
Morrison, z, 9Th and ] nv.
Newman, d. A., 18th and ne.
Newman; ?. a; 4 Bro, az and sw.
O'Neil, Ed, $50 sw.
Otterback, p b.. 1104 11th Sc.
Poulton. W. F., 227 eth ".
Price, ". H., 18th and Il ne.
Poore, s. r., 2I,h and Va. ave. NV
Purner. +. c., Brigh;wood and Whitney ave.
Reed, J. j., 9Th and d NV.
Ruselrs Cafe, l206 Pa ave. NV
Renshaw. H. C.. 18th and nv.
Roessler. Fritz, 4s3 C nv.
Reed. W. F., sth and G sw.
Rupert. Theo., 10th and n NV
Rupert. H. j.. 18th and R NV.
Stanton, T. j., Goth and o nw
Smith, Sarah, 21st and K NV.
Schofeld J. D.. 3Oe4 NV
Stevens, VIM, 1901 32d NV.
Simms, G. G. C., 18th anG n y ave NV
scanlon's Lunch Room. 11th and NV
Stewart. J. s.. AS eth st. sw ~
Stott, s T., 455 Pa. ave NV
Shafer, Carl, GO NV.
Savoy. Thos.. 1904 eth NV.
Shelly. s., 1923 9Th NV.
Saunders, F. C., 9Th and C sw.
sheehy, H., 2oSs 1Ith NV
SPAIN. Emil, 9th and L sw.
Schmidt, f. H., eth and nv.
Schmidt, VIM. 18th and NV
Stewart, +. s. Il Co.. 18th and Ny ave-
Thomas VIM, Brightwood and Flint SITS.
Yolk. Jas. F., AZ and o cts. sw.
Wesley, J. A., seabrook, Nd.
Whithand, j. H., Sc5 18th NV
Willett, s l., 9O3 NV.
Wierm. r. s., 24th and Pa. ave. nw.
Whelan, 7. F., 1146 18th st. NV.
Waesche, W. s.. 1Ith ard G ne
Weiss. B. A., 9Th and Ridge NV
Wood, G. L., 9TH and o NV
Wolfe Miller. Forest Glen. Nd.
White, r. p, 18th and NJ NV.
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SMOKE MORO BELLAe,e...

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The Pacific commercial advertiser., 1900-12-21

The special Christmas service Of the
Second Congregation OF st. Andrews
Cathedral will be on Tuesday, next
Christmas day, at $3.50 O'Clock in the
morning. when an elaborate program
of music will be presented. The enoiT
will sing a carol. Angels Bright, py
q. w. Warren, a TIE Deum In by n
J. Holden. and Jubilate IN Fiat py
N. y. Stewart The anthem VIII o.
Peace On Earth by Sir John Stain
ar Hut the feature OF the service vii
be- A solo by Mrs. Allan White, whS
will sing Gounod's Ave Maria" witt
violin. piano and organ ACCOMPANY
ment. This lady has a magnihcen
voice. and II will be a rare treat u
hear her in this number. The openinl
and closing voluntaries win be oy OF
gan and orchestra. The old favorit
Christmas hymns will be sung.
The Pacific commercial advertiser., 1900-12-21
HONOLULU MEAT
COMPANY OPENS
The New Market Literally
Patronized by the Best
People.

The thirty employees of the Honolulu
Meat Company. Ltd, were kept busy
all day yesterday and the day before
attending the rush Of patrons and SIP
plying their needs. The market opened
supplies in all departments. neatly and
arranged.
The refrigerating conveniences of the
new market deserve special and favor
able comment Mr.. Rostin. manager,
states that he Travelled all through the
Eastern cities of the United States pre-
vious to selecting the refrigerating ap-
paratus, examining different refriger-
ators and comparing their relative val
ues. The refrigerating rooms are par
titioned into different departments and
fitted up with glass sides. Poultry
game and creamery supplies are kept
in one room in different compartments
and two other refrigerators contain The
meat, fish and other perishable goods
Four long counters with marble slst
tops give q handsome and wholesome
lappearanee to the well-aired. spacious
salesroom, and at the back of the mar
lket are different kinds Of macniner.
land apparatus necessary In the cookinl
and smoking Of meats, the manufac
ture Of sausage. etc
! Everything about the place is cleal
and wholesome and entirely modern
Ito ARRANGEMENT and convenience. Ho
lnoiulu is to be congratulated upon tn
new acquisition, which Is up to date an
would not suffer by comparison wit
1.-THE best San Francisco markets.