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The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-15

Meeting a friend from New York the
other day conversation drifted to tie
many pleasure resorts of leading cities.
New York has its Rockaway. Coney Island.
and Hudson River resorts but Washing
tons newest and brightest pleasure rem
devious is emphatically Chesaps dNe
Beach Situated on the beautiful bay OF
that name, with air pregnant with refresh
ing sea breeZes. it is an ideal retreat for
rest and recreation. For the adult or the
children this delightful resort affords an
almost endless repertoire Of pleasure and
amusements Fishing and Grabbing galore
"a merry go round with flying horses
propelled by electric power. This is tie
finest merry go round in the country
A magnificent boardwalk. twenty feet
wide. and 5000 feet long is built over the
water. a long distance from and parallel
to the shore The Scenic Railway is
feature that attracts and dmuses thou
sands of visitors. No finer resort is any
where for excursion parties and societies.
and liberal inducements are offered by the
Railroad Company. Those wishing 10 Sc
lect a desirable place for summer ex-
cursion should decide upon Chesapeake
Beach because of its charming environ
ments and beauty OF scenery. 1t is also
of easy and quick access. A. II. Lewis.
General Passenger agent, l42O New York
Avenue.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-15
SHOT WHILE PoAcHING.
4 Fisherman Morally Wounded by
an Officer.

ROCHESTER,. y. Y, April l4-Benja-
min Jones was shot and mortally wounded
in a midnight encounter between poach-
ers and game protectors at Oklahoma, -
along the shore Of IrondeqUoit Bay last
night. He is now at the Homeopathic
Hospital in this city with bullet in his
chest. which the physicians have vainly
tried 10 extract. Encounters between
poachers and the game protectors are Of
almost nightly occurrence along the bay.
Last night Game Protector A D. Well
man and John Bufford and John LockhsIt,
his deputy. placed themselves on watch.
Oklahoma is near the point where the
bay opens into Lake Ontario and the fish
pass through the shallow outlet in large
numbers. Wellman and BIfford learned
that net had been set there and secreted
themselves near the bank. They soon heard
another boat approaching and the moon
showed them that il contained two men.
The poachers were so much engaged In
drawing the net that they did not see the
officers until they were close 10 each other.
Then there was no escape for the men but
by fighting. Jones stood up in the boat
and the officers say that he seized an aor
and struck Lockhart and then hit Bufford
on the head Buiford took up rifle from
the bottom OF the boat and. pointing it at
Jones. told him TO drop the oar or ne
would fire. Jones aimed another blow at
Bufford and the deputy showed the oar to
one side. and, aiming straight at Jones
breast, shot him down.
Jones' companion. Basil Villeneuve, sur
rendered. and Jones was brought to this
city. Nilleneuye was taken before a JUS
tice of the peace and held. Jones father
was a famous Illegal fisherman in his day,
and HIS son has carried on the business all
his lifetime. His antemortem statement
SAYS that he did not strike at any one OF
the deputies. but that Bufford fired in cold
blood out Of revenge. Jones says that Buff
ford and he had querrel last Sunday and
thai Bufford threatened 10 shoot him.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-15
SAN FRANCISCO BAY MENAcED.
hydraulic Mining Threatens TO De-
stroy the HnrbOr on the Pacific.

prom the Scientific American)
In California a renewal Of the old agita-
ton against hydraulic mining has been
started by influential agriculturists. IL is
asserted that the restraining dams built
under the Camenatti act for holding back
the debris OF the mines, are Intellectual and
do not fulfill the purpose intended the re-
suit often Of faulty construction or DELHI
crate Indifference TO the careful require
ments OF the law Chinese are the principal
offenders and much litigation has been the
result Floods have swept many Of the
frail structures. with all their accumula-
tious OF sand and rocks. away, and the
consequences have been the ruin Of agri-
cultural lands and the increased shoaling
Of uavigable streams. Fifty years ago be
gan the disastrous hlling up Of streams.
caused by the general and unresjrained
pursuit Of hydraulic mining. No estimate
can be made Of the quantities OF debris
washed down by his process. The evil re
suits are visible in thousands Of acres OF
fertile valley lands deeply covered over
with sterile sands washed down by flooded
streams from the mountains above. The
area Of navigable waters Of the State l.
seriously curtailed
In 1919 the Sacramento River was a clear
and limuid stream, navigsble for vessels
drawing seventeen feet Of water as far in
land as where the city Of Sacramento now
stands and for 200 miles further for yes
sels of seven or eight feet draft. Now
cleaners and barges drawing not over
three and one-hsf feet can navigate the
river at summer stages 20 Sacramento. and
hut twenty inches II they are bound to
Red Bluff. The three fathym limit, which
in 1919 extended 10 Sacramento. has con-
trscted at-the rate OF one mile per annum
for the last fifty years and Is now at Porto
Costa.
For over twenty years. or since the
cessation OF hydraulic mining. the streams
OF California have never regsined their
original limpidity and are even now appar-
entity bringing down great an amount OF
solid matter as ever. This is accounted
for. in part by the vast mounds OF debris
thrown out BY early operations, which
eventually find their way into the current
through the operations Of foods But the
process OF filling up the bay comes also
through the involuntary assistance OF the
agriculturists themselves Scientific inves-
tigation demonstrates that the silt now
flowing into the bay Is not from the noun
tains altogether. but Is in great part the
soil washed from lands plowed for agricul-
tural purposes The very element that so
consistently demanded and achieved the
destruction OF hydraulic mining is now do
ing that for which they successfully de-
Eounced an Interest which in the past has
contributed 81 greatly 20 enrich the world.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-15
A MATHEMATICAL PUZZLE.
Great Trouble Caused by n simple
Little Question.

Prom the New Orleans Times Democracy
strange how we forget our arithmetic
unless we keep in practice. remarked
The local representative Of large North
err manufacturing concern last evening
The greater part Of our once bulldlhs
was thrown into a state OF Generalization
today BY a stupid mathematical puzzle
that has been going the rounds for the
last forty years. one OF our clerks strated
the trouble by springiBg the thing On
the bookkeeper. II was the old problem
Of the two boys who sell thirty apples
apiece One sells his at two for cent
and brings home Is cents. The other sells
at three for a cent and returns 10 cents.
or a quarter of a dollar together. Next
day their mother sells sixty apples at
five fer cents and nets only "a cents.
The puzzle is 10 tell why she didn't real
lie as much as the boys-in other words
what became OF the odd penny? OF course
the thing is clear as hydrant water when
YOU once see through it, but the book
keeper. who considers himself pretty clever
with figures. pounded away at il for an
hour and got his grey matter so tangled
up that he didn't know whether he was in
New Orleans OF Madagascar. Meanwhile
the contagion spread, and presently every
body in the place, from the Office boy up
was figuring on apples and business came
10 a Qedu ldll. W men lut excitement WdS
al its height an insurance man across the
hall dropped in to look at the directory
and Immediately became affected with the
prevailing mania. He carried 10 back with
him and by lunch time it was all over the
floor and beginning to spread to the other
stories The insurance man him
self became so ratified that be
sent out and bought sixty apples,
to make what he called visible
demonstration OF course he could have
used matches Just as well, but he seemed
TO have an idea that 1t could be done only
with the actual fruit. When ] went away
this afternoon few OF the
more persistent were still figuring
and the others were engaged
IN explaining their explanations to each
other How many hundred dollars worth
Of actual time had been consumed in the
aggregate I can't say, but I'm certain il
was enough to buy all the apples in the
market. Incidently the discussion had led
10 two fights and Rhile in the thick Of cal
culation ] forgot an engagement and lost
the best order Of the month. The next
chap who springs mathematical puzzle in
our shop will be promptly hurled down
the elevator shaft .....t
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-15
WHITE HOUSE PROMOTIONS.
BENJAMIN r. Barnes Made Assistant
Secretary TO the President.

The vacancy caused by the promotion
OF Assistant Secretary Cortelyou TO be Sec
rotary to the President was filled yester-
day by the appointment of Benjamin F.
Barnes. Of Pennsylvania. Mr.. Barnes, who
has been executive clerk to the President,
will be succeeded by Rudolph Forster,
Chief Clerk Of the Executive Office. The
change will nominally take place May l,
the date Of acceptance of Mr. Porters
resignation. but in the mean time, as for
some time past, the gentlemen named will
perform the duties of the Offices 10 which
they have been appointed.
Benjamin F. Barnes was born abroad. OF
American parentage, December 3, 1868.
He was educated in the public schools OF
New Jersey and Chicago. He is a gradu-
ate Of the Law Department of Georgetown
University. For several years he was pri-
waite secretary to James s Clsrkson, en-
tering his employ when he WIS First AS
sistant Postmaster General and continuing
with him when MIR. Clarkson was Chair
man OF the Republican National Commit
tee and President Of the National Repub-
Iican League, and later in private BUSH
ness.
In 1898 he entered the Executive Office
as a stenographer, and was appointed
Executive Clerk to the President, July l,
1895
Rudolph Forster was born in Washing
ton October 80. 1872. He was educated In
the public schools Of this city. After leav-
ing school be took up the study OF expert
accounting In 1894 he was appointed from
Virginia 10 a clerical position in the Uni
ted States Commission Of Fish and Fish
cries In March, 1897. he was detailed for
duty at the Executive Mansion, and In May
Of that wear was appointed on the regular
rolls He was subsequently, designated 10
act ss Chief Clerk OF the office.
Mr. Forster is graduate Of the Co'um-
bian University Law School.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-15

given every Saturday or -f5 p. n. 40 the
headquarters Of the National Association
Of Physicians and Surgeons. 1tj Thirteenth
Street northwest. The results Of he free
treatment given last evening We report as
follows:
Mrs r. L. Marsh. age sixty eight. OF 30
A Street southeast. deaf in both ears aud
had heard nothing in right ear for fifteen
years The doctor pronounced the case
doubtful one Could hear and understand
low whispers near by and ordinary CONVEX
sation twenty-five feet distant after treat
ment in right ear.
Ida LittlefOrd mute. age fourteen Of
1913 Fourteenth Street southeast. an in
mate Of the deaf and dumb asylum. could
hear sounds and the alphabet after treat
ment
Mrs. Rose V. Brown. age ifty-lve Of 4i9
Ninth Street southwest, deaf in both ears
and had heard nothing in left ear for TWEEN
ty-one years. The doctor found an ap-
parent perforation OF the drum. Could hear
and understand loud conversation FIVE feet
distant after treatment in left ear.
In the private Office of the National As
ISOLATION Of Physicians and Surgeons. 40
Thirteenth Street northwest. free exami-
nations Of the eye and ear are made pri-
vately every week day from $3.50 a. m 10 I
m. Sundays and holidays 10 a. m. TO
p. m.
O,her Offices. 2l0 Fii,h AVE., New YORK and IS
Boylstou Street, Bc-tan.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-15

drawn from capacious pockets and the
contents duly partaken of.
II is certainly wonderful how a name
is memorized-if it's good thing" This
applies particularly and appropriately to
the winning horse Charentus and CannOns
famous and popular brands of whisk es.
Age, flavor, purity, and every excellence
expected in whisky is embodied in Will
sons Original Package. Regular prize
is $1.j0 a bottle everywhere. except at
William Cannon's. 1225-l227 Seventh
Street northwest, who sells it at one dollar
per bottle This fine whisky TASTES
GOOD BECAUSE IT is GOOD. Conncis-
seurs are high in their praises OF
Cannon's Whisky, and aver that for or
binary drink or for medicinal purposes
1t has no superior. Drop in ct
Cannon's and judge for yourself.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-15
Did You Bet ON Charentuss

Weather conditions we're favorable for
the races at Benning tie rqst week. and
thousands of enthusiastic sports made
merry When Charentus came in first in
the NTH race It was a signal for much
rejoicing amongst the lucky ones who drew
big money. Not only money was draw n,
but plethoric TASKS and rotund bottles
OF Cannon's Celtic Club" and Wilson s
"Original" Package" Whisky we're also
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-15
ANTS HAVE THEIR vENDETTAs
Hostile Insect Armies Work for
Chance to Battle.

from Che Chicago ChroniCle)
All ants that are not from the same nest
seem to be deadly enemies. but while an
ant Will do what he can to put to death
stranger he does not seem to take a cor
responding delight in aiding his friends,
as is shown by the following experiment:
scientist. in order TO test the affection
Of ants belonging TO the same nest. TOOK
six Of them and imprisoned them IN
small bottle, covering il with a piece OF
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-15

blending OF shades, and all the 'faddish"
ideas in checks and plaids. To fully intro
duce Mr.. Schwalb's modern methods,
ladies $50 costumes will be made for S35,
and sos costumes will cost but $40. The
designing and cutting of all garments is
under the personal supervision OF Mr..
schwalb. The Tailoring Department is In
itself an art room, where only experts IN
their peculiar line are employed. II is
superfuous TO say that an accurate and
graceful fit is assured, to all patrons OF
Mr. Schwalb. BY the way, an important
item may be mentioned here, VIZ that
such confidence is placed in the work done
that Mr. Schwalb requires no deposit on
orders for suits.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-15

| was so pleased with the dental work
done for Mr. Stewart that. having several
teeth out in front. I called TO see what
could be done for me. The Nero Dentls's
advised teeth without plate ana put
them in so natural looking that they can
not be distinguished from my own.
j. II. MARTIN, Builder,
2l2i Mass. Ave. y. ".
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-15

Dear Cleaner go
had been suffering considerably with
my teeth and hearing OF the new process
Of the Vero Dentists called 10 see them.
They performed what they promised latin
fully. extracting thirteen teeth absolutely
without pain. | was at first rather skep-
tic. but now / am convinced Of their pain
less method.
f. Z. STEWART Builder.
2l2l Mass. Ave. ~ W.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-15

The only question in the minds OF the people
Who drink beer is whether the beer they drink Is
equal 10 Htuuth's in purity. age, and strength
Phone d3i. Arlington BOttling Co, for case Of
MseTzen senate, or Lager, and you need not be
.n doubt about drinking auy hut the best, the
pares;. aud The host wholesome Of an beers.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-15

We are glad TO refer you to either OF
these gentlemen. Our prices now are
positively the lowest in the city. twenty
years guarantee from the Nero Dentisls'
1901 Pennsylvania Avenue.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-15

Please renew your subscription FOR the
"Delineator" It's the favorite magazine
Of the world 81 per year. Lewis Bdar'
g27 street northwest.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-15
a Horrible Outb eak

''0i large cores on NY litlc daughters bead
fcyeioped into q case Of scald head Wfitet q. n.
lshli, q NorEanton, Tenn. but Bles Itn's Auicl
szlse enmpieieis cured her. lis a guaranteed
.ure for Eczema. TelteG Sails Rhcim. Pimpos
Sores tlctfs. and Pile OniJ .5c 90 n,ny
L,sss. 30 and "a e..
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-15
MINIATURES BY KEELING
An Excellent Display of Paintings
in Little at Fischer's.

Art News of che Meek-Mr. Chasc's
Trfp TO New York with His Pu-
of Fine Arts-PiIgrimREes of stu
dents TO the city of Baltimore.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-15
Two Old Growers.

Iff0m Inc InuIhnaNuIIs Frtes7
Tie One--Now. You know well enough all wO-
men are artificial They are never natural
The Other-But YOU must remember that il il
natural for them to be artificial, your assertion
does not hold
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-15

That is certainly bringing down prices
surely. for such neat, artisu; worn
"Fayorite" Photos in beautiful meZzo-
tiuts cost only ONE DOLLAR per dozen
Careful posing to insure faithful pictures
cheapest studio in town for fine work.
This letter from Hartford needs no COM
ment: =.
The Acme Photo Co. 9Si F street North
west. Washington. y. c.
Gentlemen
Enclosed please find lQc in stamps fer
which please send me an add lonsl nail
dozen pictures from Neg. No l0.o4'.
wish further to express my satl ilacuoA
With chose already received They were
ali Won claimed for them and more.
Faithfully yours.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-15

SOC HairclOth,
DE- c

Princes" Haircloth the ID
new lining Of light weight w
texture intended for spring fabrics-2i
inches wide and guaranteed thorough
ly shrunk. Regular price soc yd.-spe-
cisl tomorrow for Soc yard.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-15

Ladies who have not vet
ordered their Spring Suits
are now offered remarkable
values. Harry Schwalb. the
ladies' Tailor and Importer.
Of 1925 f Street northwest,
is showing magnificent
line OF exclusive imported
fabrics-embracing all the
extreme types of fashionable
textures, suitable for even
ing wear and dress func-
tons, smart street gowns,
elegant travelling costumes,
and the latest modes for
tennis, golf. yachting. or
seashore. The most fastidi-
Gus patron will meet perfect
satisfaction in every detail.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-15
Novelty Dress Goods, 00C
Special purchase of figured IT

Special purchase of figured IL
novelty wool dress goods, in
the newest pastel shades. Ideal ma
terial for dresses, house gowns, and
childrens wear. Exact reproductions
of the foreign woven fabrics selling at
81 a yard. Colors include old rose,
pearl, grey. tan. royal. cardinal, etc.
29c a yard is a wonderfully low price
tor it,
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-15
FREE
LECTURES.

coarse mesh muslin Their fellows paid no
attention to the prisoners. but when the
experiment was repeated. substituting,
however six ants Of a rival tribe, their
enemies swarmsd around he bottle. and
after something like a week through per-
sistent effort. they succeeded in eating
their way through the muslin Two ants
we're found dead, proving they had been
put TO death.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-15
OLD FASHIONED MONEY
R redemption of the ''Shinplasters
of DAYS Gone By.

Many Interesting Facts Concerntns
This Paper Fractional Currency
brought to Licht-Scarcity of sill
yer Made Its Value Appreciable-
Convenience in RemittinG by WALL
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-15
45C Worth for

.A,,cake Of Oalcley's famous IL
toilet soaps, a bottle of DR..
Raymond's tooth powder, solid
bristle tooth brush. a bottle OF bay
rum. and box Of peTfumed talcum
powder Combined value is 45c-all
for 29c tomorrow.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-15
Harry f. Olcott.
Az Hopkins Street. Hartford. Conn.

The studio IS elegantly lighted, thus
affording every opportunity to turn out
really fine work. During these bright
DAYS is good time TO take sitting
with The Acme Photograph Company
1874 Street. +. WILLIAM ERNST,
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-15
Extra Hosiery Value,

Only because they were IL
ordered months ago can We
quote such a price. Ladies' fine quail
ity, pure Isle thread dropstiteh hose
full regular made, with high spliced
heel and toey>and-s8auble sole. Guar
anteed fast black Hermsdorf dyed.
speeial atsssc a pal $3.50
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-15
I5C EmbroiderieS,

Hundreds of pieces of Cam Ia
brio. Swiss. and NainsOok
embroideries. in a 'bewildering assort-
ment Of choicest patterns. including
many very elaborate effects. Up to
inches wide. Regular IL lie and 15c
values for 3-4c yard tomorrow.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-15
l24c PercaIeS,
Sc MuslinS,

30 pieces Of yard-wide 10
bleaehed- Muslin - heavy
weight. and a full Sc vslue-fof 5 7-Se
yard tomorrow.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-15
60c Table Linen,
A &C

special lot of pure white
damask table lnen-every
thread guaranteed all linen-70
inches wide-and extra heavy, close
woven quality. Splendid assortment Of
new patterns. Worth 60c yard. Just
for tomorrow at ACC yard.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-15
2lc Taffeta Ribbons,

Pure all-silk .taffeta. rib IL
bons. 3 1-2 inches WIDEN
white. black pink. light blue, laven-
der. violet. and all the beautiful pastel
shades Regular price 21e yard, for
loo tomorrow.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-15
Housewares.

Regular sac wash boilers, with Coo
heavy copper bottom-for. W
Kitchen Crystal securing soap. DC
large cakes, for only..............
Pressed glass ASA table ,dl tumOlers, &c
Fire Queen" gas stove, with
2 double burners; regular price 0&C
S1.39-for. .. : :. g,................ ~
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-15
30c China Silks,

A special lot of the new ,F,E
Plisse Taffeta Silks which
are in such popular demand for this
seasons wear. In black and com
plete assortment OF colors, including
old rose lavender, white, tan, grey,
and all the beautiful pastel shades.
Regular price is SIPS everywhere.
Here, tomorrow only. CSC yard.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-15

About 40 trimmed bats, ~
no two alike-and made
up in the most becoming styies-at
$449 for choice tomorrow. None
worth less than Stand many are So
values. 81 -.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-15
Hsmstitched Pillow Cases. I

50 dozen Hemstitched III
Pillow Cases. size a. by
80 10 ESPECIALLY note the sizel-with
IL inch hens. hand torn and ironed.
Regular 15c value for IL 1-2c tomorrow.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-15
$3.50 OxfOrdS.

Douo'e Deu ohSSto, III
p dozen unbleached Sheets ~
81 by 90-full size for
double beds-go on sale tomorrow at
80 cents each.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-15
l0C Ginghams,

50 pieces Of new Dress 10
Ginghams. in a vast range Of
the most desirable styles and color
ings regular Toe qualities tomorrow
for 7-Sc a yard