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The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-15
A MATHEMATICAL PUZZLE.
Great Trouble Caused by Simple
Little Question.
From the New Orleans Times-Democral-

(From the New Orleans Times -Democrai.)
Strange how we forget our arithmetic
unless we keep in practice" remarked
the local representative of a large North
ern manufacturing concern last evening.
THE greater part of our Office building
was thrown into 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 en-
the bookkeeper II was the old problem
OF the two boys who sell thirty apples
apiece One sells his at two for a cent
and brings home Is cents The other sells
at three for a cent and returns 10 cents.
or quarter of a dollar together. Next
day their mother sells sixty apples at
five for 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 it 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
TO dead halt. When the excitement was
at its height an insurance man across the
hall dropped in 10 look at the directory
and Immediately became affected with the
prevailing mania. He carried 1t back with
him and by lunch time il was all over the
floor and beginning to spread TO the other
stories. The insurance man him
self became so ratified that he
sent out and bought sixty apples
to make what he called a visible
demonstration OF course he could have
used matches just as well, but he seemed
TO have an idea that IL could be done only
with the actual fruit When ! went away
this afternoon a 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 it
was enough TO buy all the apples In the
market Incidently the discussion had led
to two fights and While in the thick of cal
cnlation ! forgot an engagement and lost
the best order Of the month. The next
chap who springs a mathematical puzzle in
our shop will be promptly hurled down
the elevator shaft ar.-.r4
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-15
Ho. for chesapeake Beach.

Meeting 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 Chesapeake
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
amussments. 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 a
feature that attracts and amuses thou
sands of visitors. No finer resort is any
where for cuision parties and societies.
and liberal inducements are offered by the
Railroad Company. Those wishing TO
lect desirable place for a 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. H. Lewis
General Passenger agent, 1920 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,. n. Y, April 14.-Benia-
min Jones was shct and MORALLY wounded
in midnight encounter between poach-
ers and game protectors at Oklahoma"
along the shore of lrondequoit Bay last
night. He is now at the Homeopathic
Hospital in this city with a 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 LockhaIt,
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 Bufford 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. Bufford took up a 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. Villeneuye was taken before a JUS
tice OF the peace and held. Jones father
was famous illegal fisherman in his day.
and his son has carried on the business all
his lifetime. His ante norton statemen.
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 a querrel last Sunday and
that Bufford threatened TO shoot him
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-15

given every Saturday. at ,,45 p m. at the
headquarters of the National Association
OF Physicians and Surgeons 7l5 Thirteenth
Street northwest. The results of the free
treatment given last evening We report as
follows:
Mrs. r. L. Marsh, age sixty-eight OF 2fJ
4 Street southeast, deaf in both ears and
had heard nothing in right ear for fifteen
years. The doctor pronounced the case a
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 a 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 4l9
Ninth Street southwest. deaf in both ears
and had heard nothing in left ear for twen-
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, rs
Thirteenth Street northwest, free exami-
nations of the eye and ear are made pri
vately every week day from $3.50 a. m TO 4
p m. Sundays and holidays. 10 a. m. TO L
p. m.
Other Offices 2i0 Fifth ave, New York, and IS
Boylst0n Street, Boston.
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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 Cannon's
famous and popular brands of whisk es.
age, iiavor, purity, and every excellence
expected in whisky is embodied in Will
sons Original" Package. Regular prize
is Sl.50 bottle everywhere. except at
William Cannon's, 1225-1227 Seventh
Street northwest, who sells it at one dollar
per bottle. This fine whisky TASTES
GOOD BECAUSE IT is GOOD. Conucis-
seurs are high in their praises Of
lannon's Whisky, and aver that for or
binary drink or for medicinal purposes
u mas no superior. Drop in at
Cannon's and judge for yourself.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-15
WHITE HOUSE PROMOTIONS.
Benjamin F. Barnes Made Assistan
Secretary to the President.

HenJamfn r. Barnes Made Assistan {
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 Nay 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 to v. ich
they have been appointed.
Benjamin F. Barnes was born abroad of
American parentage, December 3, 1863.
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-
vate secretary to James s. Clarkson, en-
tering his employ when he WAS First As
sistant Postmaster General and continuing
with him when Mr.. Clarkson was Chair
man Of the Republican National Commit
tee and President of the National Repub-
lican League, and later in private bust
ness.
In 1898 he entered the Executive Office
as a stenographer, and was appointed
Executive Clerk to the President July l.
1925
Rudolph Forster was born in Washing
ton, October 80, 1872. He was educated In
the public schools of this city. After leav-
ing school he took up the study of expert
accounting. In 1894 he WINS appointed from
Virginia TO clerical position in tie 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 year was appointed on the regular
rolls. He was subsequently designated TO
act as Chief Clerk of the office.
Mr.. Forster is graduate of the Co'uln-
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-15
Did You Bet ON Charentus.

Weather conditions we're favorable for
the races at Benning Aie rqst week, and
thousands of enthusiastic sports" made
merry. When Charentus came in first in
the fifth race 1t was signal for much
rejoicing amongst the lucky ones who drew
big money. Not only money was drawn,
but plethoric TASKS and rotund bottles
OF Cannon's Celtic Club" and Wilson s
Original Package" Whisky were also
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-15
ANTS HAVE THEIR vENpErrAs.
Hostile Insect Armies Work for N
Chnnce to RatfIe

from the Chicago Chronice.)
All ants that are not from the same mes.
seem TO be deadly enemies. but while an
ant VIII DO what he can to put to death a
stranger he does not seem TO take a cor
responding delight in aiding his friends
as is shown by the following experiment:
a scientist, in order to test the affection
OF ants belonging to the same nest, took
SIX OF them and imprisoned them In a
small bottle. covering il with a piece of
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-15
Novelty Dress Goods, ~

Special purchase of figured II
novelty wool dress goods. in
the newest pastel shades. Ideal ma
terial for dresses, house gowns, and
cbildren's wear. Exact reproductions
of the foreign woven fabrics selling at
81 yard. Colors include old rose,
pearl, grey, tan. royal. cardinal. etc.
2sc a yard is wonderfully low price
toi il.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-15
Read MIR. Martins Letter.

| was SO pleased with the dental work
done for Mr.. Stewart that having several
teeth out in front. | called TO see what
could be done for me. The Vero Dentists
advised teeth without plate and put
them in so natural looking that they can
not be distinguished from my own.
j. H. MARTIN, Builder,
oIot Mass Ave y W
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-15
Two Interesting Letters.

Dear Cleaner:
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 faith
fully. extracting thirteen teeth absolutely
without pain. ! was at first rather skep-
tic. but now am convinced OF their pain
less method.
f. E. STEWART Builder.
2121 Mass. Ave. \. ".
March %
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-15
A Horrible Outb eak

''0f large cores on my little daughters head
developed into Of scald head writes C. D.
isbiIi, Of Norgalton Tenn but B1eken's Arrica
halrs completely cured her. lis guaranteed
cure Tor Eczema, letter. Salt Bhelm. Pimplcs,
Sores. Ulcers and Piies. Only &c at Henry
Eys;s. go and 90 st.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-15

That is certainly bringing down prices
surely, for such neat, aftisti1 WORK
''Favorite" Photos in beautiful mezzo-
tints 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. g34 f Street Noitn
west, Washington, u. C.
Gentlemen:
Enclosed please find 4Qc in stamps fer
which please send me an add ,ionai half
dozen pictures from Neg. No. l5.5ii.
wish further to express my satl iiactloA
with those already received. They were
all you claimed for Them and more.
Faithfully yours.
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 TO Heurith's in purity. age, and strength.
Phone 63i Arlington Bottling Co, for a case of
Maerzen, Senate, or Lager, and you need not be
in doubt about drinking any but the best, the
purest, and The sost wholesome Of all 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 Dentists.
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 Baar,
927 Street northwest.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-15

Every element OF style and color, every
blending OF shades, and all the 'faddish"
ideas in checks and plaids. To fully intro
duce Mr.. Schwelbs modern methods,
ladies' $50 costumes will be made for s35,
and s55 costumes Will cost but $40. The
designing and cutting of all garments is
under the personal supervision of Mr..
Schwalb. The Tailoring Depa' traent is in
itself an art room, where only experts IN
their peculiar line are employed. 1t is
superfiuous TO say that an accurate and
graceful fit is assured, TO all patrons of
Mr.. Sohwalb. 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
SI.25 PIisse Taffetas. n

a special lot of the new u,
Piisse 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 S1.25 everywhere.
Here, tomorrow only, CSC yard.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-15
2lc Taffeta Ribbons,

Pure all-silk .taffeta- rib 80
bons. 3 12 inches wi6e-in
white. black. pink. light blue, laven-
der. violet. and all the beautiful pastel
shades. Regular price 21c yard, for
loo tomorrow.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-15
Two Old Growers.

H7rom the indianapolis Press)
The one-Now. you know well enough all wo-
men are artificial. They are never natural.
The other-But You must remember that it il
nat iral for them to be artificial, SO your assertion
does not holu
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 dropstitch hose
full regular made, with high spliced
heel and toe,-~and-s8euble sole. Guar
anteed fast black Hermsdorf dyed.
special at1f5ta pairs'-'s>4
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-15
1(lC
60c Table Linen,

special lot of pure white
damask table linen-every
thread guaranteed ali linen-70
inches wide-and extra heavy, close
woven quality. Splendid assortment of
new patterns. Worth 60c yard. Just
for tomorrow at ACE yard.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-15
45c Worth for

'A,1cake OF oakley's. famous FL
toilet soaps. a bottle of DR..
Rayuiond's tooth powder. solid
bristle tooth brush. a bottle of bay
rum, and box of perfumed talcum
powder Combined value is 45c-all
for 29c tomorrow
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-15

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 swarmed around the bottle, and
after something like week through per-
sistent effort. they succeeded in eating
their way through the muslin. Two ants
were found dead. proving they had been
put TO death.
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 10c qualities tomorrow
for 7-Sc yard
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-15
$3.50 Oxfords,
q "

Final shipment of III
manufacturers sam
pies of Ladies' Oxfords go on sale to-
morrow. In all this seasons newest
and most popular styles and exclusive
effects. Consisting Of best grade black
and tan Imperial Kidskiu Oxfords, with
hand turned soles. in plain feathers
and also with fancy cloth insertions.
Regular 81 and $3.50 values for sl.35 a
pair. 49, 49,.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-15

SOC Haircl0th.

Princess Haircloth. the -
new lining of light weight Wv
texture intended for spring fabrics-24
inches wide and guaranteed thorough
ly shrunk. Regular price 50c yd.-spe-
cial tomorrow for S5c yard.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-15
l5C Embroideries.

Hundreds of pieces of Cam ID
brio, Swiss. and Nainsook
embroideries. in a bewildering assort-
ment OF choicest patterns, including
many very elaborate effects. Up to 6
inches wide. Regular IL 12c and 15c
values for 3-4c yard tomorrow.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-15
l21c Percales,

so pieces CT the best stand III
ard Percales, including such
widely known brands as Sea Island
and Windsor" - the acknowledged
best In the widest possible range
of the seasons choicest colorings and
designs. Everybody asks IL 1-2c yard
but our price for Monday is only 10
cents yard. wtient
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-15

46 Hopkins Street. Hartford, Conn
The studio is elegantly lighted. thus
affording every opportunity to turn out
really fine work. During these bright
days is a good time to take a sitting
with The Acme Photograph Company,
1874 Street. F. WILLIAM ERNST,
Manager
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-15
&c Muslins,

80 pieces of yard-wide 10
bleached- Muslin heavy
weight. and a full Sc value-for 7-Sc
yard tomorrow.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-15
Kid Gloves,

so dozen ladies' kid gloves. VI
latest style 2-clssps. in black
and white. as well as spring shades OF
grey, mode, red, tan. and brown-in
every size. Specially good value to-
morrow ar CSC pair.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-15
smar,Iy Gowned Ladies'.

Ladies who nave 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 a magnificent
line of exclusive imported
fabrics-embracing all the
extreme types of fashionable
textures, suitable for even
ing wear and dress func-
lions, smart street gowns,
elegant travelling costumes,
and the latest modes for
tennis, golf. yachting. or
seashore. The most fastidi-
Gus patron will meet perfect
safiafantion in ayary dot III
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-15
39c China Silks,

80 pieces OF extra fine. heavy IL
quality. genuine china silks,
have come TO us at a special price.
They include amongst the various
colorings many pastel shades. as well
as the regular colors-light blue. pink,
yellow. old rose, heliotrope. lavender
cream, white. red. cardinal, brown,
turquoise navy, and violet. OF brill
liant lustre and soft, fine finish. Reg
ular ace qualities-for 29c yard to-
morrow.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-15
Housewares.

Regular SIC wash boilers, with .CQC
heavy copper bottom-for. W
Kitchen Crystal securing soap, DC
large cakes, for only.
Pressed glass table tumblers. nc
best quality-each for.
Fire Queen" gas stove, with
double burners; regular price 0QC
s1.39-for. :. ! :. JO
&c Curtin Scrim, 13C
100 pieces@of new Curtain r.
Scrim, IS inches wide. in
pretty lace stripe effects. Regular
price, &c yard-but special tomorrow
only 2 3-4c afyarf. sfsH f,s3
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-15
SOC Furniture Linen.

% pieces Of strictly all lin ID
en- furniture covering. in
complete range of new spring designs.
Regular price is SOC a yard every
where. Here tomorrow at 35c yard
instead
III Slip covers made to order at
lowest prices. Estimates free.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-15
l9C MattingS.

There is a big saving a
on every yard you buy to-
morrow; $50 rolls of extra heavy China
mattings-fine. close woven qualities
and in splendid assortment of the
new est and most attractive patterns.
Worth l9c, for IL Sac yard.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-15
Soc Belts.
1c r

centre table allied with Il
Belts-in great variety Of
styles OF Dog Collar Belts. in all colors
and the latest effects. None worth
less than 50c-but choice for 2Sc tomor-
row.
Also many STYLES of leather Pocket
books. with gilt, silver, and oxidized
trimmings-for &c.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-15
Hats Worth Sc & S., "a An

About 40 trimmed hats, .4.D
no two alike-and made
up in the most becoming styiesLat
$4.49 for choice tomorrow None
worth less than s6-and many are IS
values. ,..--
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-15
Accent NainSOoks,

40-inch English Main EEZ
socks. very sheer and
fine quality-positively worth zoe yard
for tomorrow at Il 1-2c yd instead
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-15
ISC FOulards,

New Marlboro Fou- ~ -
lards. in exact reproduc-
tions of the imported Foulard Silks.
Beautiful printings in a splendid as
sortment OF the choicest patterns. Reg
ular price has always been 1sc. Here
only for tomorrow at IL lie yard.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-15
SOC "All-Overs,"
l0c Innings,
Children's Csc Caps,

Children's pretty null III
caps, choice Of different
styles in dotted Swiss, embroidery
trimmed and French tucked-all with
full ruch around face. and long tie
strings. Usual -25c value for 1Sc to-
morrow.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-15
Hemstitched Pillow Cases. 4

30 dozen Hemstitched IZ<
Pillow Cases, size 40 by
SO 1-2 ESPECIALLY note the sizel-with
3 1-2 inch hens, hand torn and ironed.
Regular 15c value for IL l-2c tomorrow
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-15
I0c Battenbergs.

TUG DdtItIIUcTXS, V
Hundreds of new Battenberg
Handkerchief Patterns-which
sell regularly at logo for &c each to-
morT5G.
Battenberg Braid-full as-yard pieces
for 21c-regular price is 35c.
Battenberg Rings, &c dozen.