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The Washington times., 1904-09-27
Truth About Snakes.


A correspondent, stirred by con-
temptation of the snake puzzle, writes
to say that he once witnessed two
snakes in the act of swallowing each
other He aBrIns that they con-
tinued the process until both had dis
appeared. There is no inclination
here 10 question his veIacity, but he
makes one admission that might
cause the carping 70 dissent The
snakes were encirciing a tree. As
proof of the truth of his tale he
points proudly to the fact that the
tree is there yet. But if the snakes
had encircled the tree, the circle
gradually narrowing to the point OF
evanishment, nothing is palmer than
that the tree would not be there yet,
for the eGsmalling circle could not
have completed its own extinction
without severing the tree.
Human credulity has limits. There
are those ready to accept the state
ment that two snakes can swallow
each other so completely that nothing
shall be left but the memory of the
astonished beholder They will not
believe that in the Accomplishment, of
this gastrOnOmic feat the snakes
could shrink themselves through a
sturdy tree, and not leave a mark on
the tree.
When one is bold enough to make
such allegation there will be suspicion
as TO the character Of the snakes at
which he gazed.
The Washington times., 1904-09-27
ADDICES' PROPERTY
UNDER The HAMMER
Newport Sheriff to Sell Sloop Yacht
Laid Up There Tor Several
Years.

NEWPORT. r T.. Sept. 2I.-NeNt
month the United States marshal vii!
sell the sIoop yacht Hderim. owned 10y
-. Edward Addicks. of Claymont. Del,
and stored at Crowley's Newport ship
ward for the past three or four years.
There are several hundred dollars worth
of repafrs for which the shipyard people
claim they are unable 70 get any settle
meut or any word from Addicks-
Only few weeks ago eX-Aiayor +. p.
Garrettson placed an attachment on Ad-
dicks share in the Newport Casino fol
like reasons. and this, too, Will be sold
i'm the due course Of time 10 hGuid3te a
lar~e claim
The Washington times., 1904-09-27
u ESTERN UNION FIRES
ITS NEGRO MESSENGERS
Telegraph Company Decides After Trial
That They Do Not Fill the
Requirements

RICHMOND, Va. sept 27.-AH the
negro messengers in the employ OF the
Western I-ni0n Telegraph Company nave
been discharged and their places filled
with white boys.
A year ago the company was employ
ing white messengers, but their pay was
reduced and all of them went on strike.
Their places We're promptly filed by ne
Erocs at reduced wages. Immediately a
great OUtcry was raised 10y the patrons
of the line and the company suffered a
partial boycott.
The company. however. decided TO give
the negroes a thorough trial This has
now been done and they are pronounced
wort bless for the purpose.
The Washington times., 1904-09-27
LIFE NOW QUIET
At WHITE HOUSE
President and Wife Taking
Things Easy.
GOSSIP OF The DIPLOMATS
Plans for Homecoming of Wives of
Cabinet Oficials-0ther
Social Matters.

President and Mrs. Roosevelt are en-
joying to the fullest the quiet Of the
autumn season at the Capital, and the
simplicity of their lives at oyster Bay
during the summer months is being OBJ
served here. and there will be no show
OF formality until the opening Of the
official social season in December.
Yesterday morning Mrs. J. West
Roosevelt. the Presidents cousin, who
was the guest at the White House for
the dinner in honor Of the archbishop.
left the city, and after that Mrs
Roosevelt went on "A shopping expedi-
ton. and enjoyed a view of some pic
lures on exhibition ut one Of the local
dealers.
At luncheon they entertained the Sec
rotary of War. the Secretary Of the
Navy. the Attorney General. the Very
Rev. +. II. Wall. d. D, pastor of the
Church Of tie Holy Rosary, New York;
Henry w. Taft. of New York; James
jeffrey Roche. editor of the "Bo~ton
Filot;" T. ST John Ganney, Of New
York, and President Benjamin Ide
Wheeler. Of the University Of Cali
fornia The dinner served in the state
dining room last evening was in honor
of Dr. Wagner. the Paris evangelist,
who was the Presidents guest over
night and only the members of the
family and a few others were there.
Baron Mayor des P1anches. the Ital-
ian ambassador. has returned TO Allan
tic City TO superintend the shipping to
Washington of the personal effects at
the cottage at Chelsea. which he made
his embassy headquarters for the sum
mer. and has decided not TO return 10
that resort. The baroness found Wash
ington so delightful at this season, and
the comforts Of the embassy so much m
I excess OF those Of a temporary summer
cottage, that she has decided TO remain
here.
On account of so many Of the dis
{ tiguished guests TO the international
3 Parliamentary Congress leaving the city
/ the last of the week. the dinner at tn,
Italian embassy. arranged for last night
was given Saturday evening, and an III
/ formal luncheon yesterday afternoon
/ Last night the ambassadors party Oc
! cupied boxes at the Columbia Theater-
The Washington times., 1904-09-27
QUIETLY MARRIED
At ST. ALBANS
Two Witnesses Only At
tended Bride and Groom
.SEAGER-DILLON NUPTIALS
Other Weddings in the City and Coun-
try-Some to Be Celebrated
in October.

At the marriage Of Miss Rose Dillon
to John Seager, which was solemnized
at the sanctuary Of the Cathedral Close
Saturday evening late Miss Agnes Dill
Ion was her sisters oaly attendant. and
DR. Bovee served as best man for the
groom.
There were no guests at the wedding.
but the bride, who is one Of the hand
soonest and most distinguished girls Of
the old Washington set, was stylish.y at
tired IN a street gown Of white with a
white hat, and wore a large bunch Of
violets
The Rev. Bratenahl. rector Of the
church. performed the ceremony.
Mr.. Seager, who was formerly private
secretary 70 Daniel Lamont, and later
broker in this city. is now connected
with the Panama Canal Commission and
located in Panama. He has a leave OF
several weeks which he VIII enjoy I'm
this country before taking his bride TO
the isthmus.
Miss Alice Rose Mangan. Of this city.
ana William Pierce Brown. of North
Carolina, viii be married in this city al
the home Of the brides parents, Mr. and
Mrs. Laurence ManEan, 1871 / Street,
at o'clock this evening The Rev. Z.
L. Buckley Will ohiciate.
Miss Margaret Hughes Kennedy, sis
ter Of Philip ?. Q. Kennedy. of West
Minister, Md. and Alexander Stronach.
of New York city. viii be married in
St, Paul's Episcopal Church, this city,
October H.
The bride-elect is the daughter of the
late Andrew +. Kennedy, of Jefferson
county. ". Va. The groom is a prOmi-
Bcnt lawyer of New York
DR.. Amber Marsteller. Of this city,
and Miss Verna Wallace. Of Wallaceton,
Va. were married at tbs home Of the
brides father. Capt. john c. Wallace
Of WalIaceton. last week.
The house was decorated with golden
rod and other wild flowers. every space
being filed so that the bridal couple
stood in a bower of richly COlOred bios
SONS The best man was George T
Wallace. jr.. and the matrOn of honor
was Mrs. Charles r. Van de Carr, OF
/ New York.
The Washington times., 1904-09-27
CRUSADER NOT SEIZED
BY THE JAPANESE

LONDON. Sept. 27.-The owners Of the
British steamship Crusader. from Port
land ore. August 81. which. according
10 a dispatch from the Kobe correspon-
dent of the Daily Express" of Lon
don. September %, had been stopped by
fine Japanese in TsUgarU Straits and
taken to HakoIate, received a cable
u-cssnec saying the vessel had left MOji
for Shanghai after cOaliug
No mention was made of any deten-
ton
The Washington times., 1904-09-27
OF ARTILLERY
MARCH TO MT. GRETNA

The Third and Fourth Batteries OF
Field Artillery left Fort Myer yesterday
for Mount Gretna, Pa. where they viii
engage In target practice during Oc-
tober. The two batteries stopped last
night at Olncy. Nd
one of the batteries VIII stop at York.
Pa. 10 give daily exhibitions ct the
York county fair.
The Washington times., 1904-09-27
JUDGE may AND FAMILY
POISONED BY ARSENIC

MOUNT STERLING. Ky. Sept %
News Of an attempt C. poison the family
Of Judge William May of Salversville.
Magofln county, has Just reached here.
Arsenic was put I'm the meal and It
WAS ontcn without the family discover
ing anything wrou~ Judge NAV Mrs
Ed Stephens, Shprin John Patrick. and
I'D stephens were affected. Judge Nav
are Out OF danger.
The Washington times., 1904-09-27
Stray Bits Of Talk.

-Sevc-al flowers have been named
after the candidates"
That's uorius. we've named Cu-
candidate after q flower"
what DO you call him?'
Eve call him q daisy"
would you call shoutrr a s9elibind-
cry.
well hardly that. EUt he likes The
sound Of his own voice SO well I'd
call him a self binder"
The Washington times., 1904-09-27
Reply to eP. P G.

kePly 10 Z. Z. y.
Mr. r. Brown is stu confident that he
Knows what would happen and he makes
reply TO p. Z. G." in the following en-
ergctic fashion:
Snake Editor Washington Times:
I notice that one of your correspond
ents seems 10 doubt the correctness Of
my assertion that each snake would get
half way through the job and stop. He
wants TO know the reason why II seems
10 me that some persons would ask 10
know the reason why two and tSO make
four or why cat spells cat. Perhaps
after awhile he viii be asking why IS
a sna-e.''
II ! should say TO this dubious indi-
vidual that they would stop because
they could get no farther he would IN an
probability have another Why ready
10 launch. and keep on furnishing
Why's 10 every explanation that can
be made. it is very easy 10 ask 'WnyE'
II is one Of the first words that are
learned in the verdancy Of childhood,
and IL rolls from the tongue with mar
velcus ease and persistent alacrity-
That the snakes would stop when each
swallow half Of the other seems so sim
pie a proposition that TO - into eXpla-
nations looks like a work Of SupererOga-
ton. Nevertheless, for the sake OF those
who cannot accept 50 obvious cOnciu-
sion without analysis let us put the case
in figures-tO wit. The snakes are eight
feet long. They can swallow with equa
success and speed. They can swallow only
10 o point however. where they swal-
low the other snake. Would not this
be fo,rr faet2 Is IL reasonable TO suppose
that O snake will swallow part or min
self that IS inside the other snake. 2uC
HAT the other snake Will do likewise
at the same tfme2 II anybody think!
; dffferenrl-- let them think what the1
think and say IL If there is any errol
or any hiatus in the foregoing eEDlana'
zion. I stand willing 70 have il pointed
out. K BttON y
Ny---1,f-,e-tr-, u q
The Washington times., 1904-09-27
JOHN ANStHl ~,
10oS Whitney Avenue y. w.
"Ultimate Result-One Snake"

From the CITY of Monuments and a
burned district comes the following eN-
PLANTATION. which is based on hypo-
thesis which the snake problem eX-
cludos. Nevertheless the solution sus-
gssted is interesting 1t is as follows.
Baltimore. Sept. ., 1904
ATr Snake Editor.
Dear Sir. The ultimate result VIII De
f,,s+ one single snake. little fatter.
however. for having completely swat
lowed the other
solution as follows: It is "a question
The Washington times., 1904-09-27
Count cassiri Coming Soon.

Count Cassini. the Russian ambassa-
dor. and Countess Cassini have lett Bar
Harbor and are visiting with friends
preparatory 90 taking up their residence
ar The embassy here. Mr.. Hansen is
now the only attache at the embassy,
and no definite time IS announced for
the return Of his eNcellcncy, and his
official suite.
The Washington times., 1904-09-27
CHOOSES AMERICAN BRIDE.

LONDON. Sept 2----Thc tetrothal is
announced Of Richard BeTridge. OF Bal
lynahinch Castle. Connenara and Eula-
liza. daughter of II. ". Lesley, of Hay
erfOrd. Pa
The Washington times., 1904-09-27
Rings Within Rings"

Mr.. John Anschutz. OF this city. thinks
that death must end the truggling of the
snakes. He explains other results Of
the swallowing contest as follows:
Washington. -. c., Sept. 26, 1904
To the Snake Editor,
What happened TO the snakes? If L
should ask Lew Dockstader that Ques-
/: am pretty sure he would say They
may get over It, but they II never look
the same.
Nv opinion Is that both snakes would
die long before they finished their swat
lowing act; that they would never sur
vive the ordeal unless they coUgned up;
Of this I am sure.
Snake number one could never swallow
completely snake number two for the
simple reason that when he swallowed
half Of snake number two he would be-
gin swallowing his own tail, IN snake
number twO's belly, and vice versa
As the circle grew smaller the layers
Of snake within snake would increase
in number and the snakes would also
increase in thickness. but II neither
snake weakened the result would be in
evitabie; death must end their StruE-
CLING ard u one should Cu- that llnE OF
snake within snake the ends would no
doubt show q series OF rings within
rings or snake hide, the result Of that
endless swallowiCg process
The Washington times., 1904-09-27

Mr. Brun. the Danish minister. has
also left Bar Harbor, his summer lega-
ton home. and is expected at the lega-
ton in this city.
The Washington times., 1904-09-27

Mrs. Taft did not accompany the Sec
Rotary Of War from Murray Bay, Can
ada. yesterday. as was expected, but Will
De here within ten days or two weeks
time for Ecr permanent winters resi-
deuCc.
The Washington times., 1904-09-27

snakes measuring being eqs
another beginning tall and
capacity length
long possible. What
{ is thu
people Of
couin 20 he
t s lite certa ma sooner OF al VIII
The Washington times., 1904-09-27
ENGINEER BAND WILL
PLAY IN LINCOLN PARK

The United States Engineer Band, UNI
der the leadership Of Julius hamper
will give "a concert this afternoon in Lin
coin Park. beginning at 4:2j o'clock The
following is the program.
March. The Electric Wave. ............ sutton
Overture, ''Grpheus' .ohenoaeh
.Funera! March of q NarioueJ' Comic B.. Guunod
Waltz ssTEe skater -..........--- " OlLJenfel
Selection ''RiEolgttO'' ercl
American Patrol '-..----.---.-.-- NeschJm
Fantasia, MY Old Kentucky Home -Langey
Medley overture, ''Bedelia ........--... sutton
''Thc Star-Spangled Banner
The Washington times., 1904-09-27

Secretary Of the Treasury ana Mrs.
Shaw decided to send their younger
daughter, Miss Errna Shaw. 10 school
near New York. instead Of the school
near Baltimore. which she attended q
part of last season, and she has left
Washington for the new institution.
The Washington times., 1904-09-27

now the only attache at the embassy,
and no definite time IS announced for
the return OF his eNceHcncy, and his
official suite.
Mr.. Brun. the Danish minister, has
also left Bar Harbor. his summer lega-
ton home. and is expected at the lega-
zion in this city.
Mrs. Taft did not accompany the Sec
Rotary Of War from Murray Bay, Can
ada. yesterday, as was expected, but Will
Dee here within ten days or two weeks
time for Ecr permanent winters resi-
deuCc.
Secretary Of the Treasury and Mrs.
Shaw decided TO send their younger
daughter, Miss Erma Shaw. 10 Ii school
i.aa- New York instead Of the school
near Baltimore. which she attended Il
part of last season. and she has left
Washington for the new institution.
Senator Knox of Pennsylvania is I'm
Washington and staying at his beautiful
residence I'm K Street Mrs Knox viii
probably not come TO Washington until
the opening Of Congress. unless the
weather gets too cold for her to remain
at Valley Forge.
The First Assistant Postmaster Cen
oral and Mrs. Robert J. Wynn have
sailed for this country after some weeks
spent IN Europe.
At the wedding Of Miss Ida II. Rhodes
and Dr. r. a. Grover, which took place
~ Cartersvile.- Va. last week, Hiss
Wynkoop and James England, Of this
city. were attendants.
Miss Ina Chase steele. daughter Of Nr.
and Mrs. Charles $. steele. has returned
Hrf HHf IA WI rssrsIE
She was chaVcrOueI by her aunt Mrs
q. q. Mills formerly OF Washington.
Miss Rose Douglas Wa-Iach. whose on
gaEcment 20 PaEmustcr j. i. Merriam
was announced last week. has returned
20 Washington with her mother after
spending the summer I'm NGrTagausett
Pier.
Dr.. Skinner at Seashore.
Or. J. O. skinner. L. S. A. superin-
tcudant Of Columbia Hospital is M At
Iautic CITY attending tine annual meeting
OF the ASSOci1 ton of IasultaI Suuerin-
tcudouts of the United States and Can
ada. and VIII he absent until Septcm-
Der So
Mrs. Dr. c. W. Brown. Of this city. Ief;
yesterday tpr Denver, Col. and while
/ there VIII be the guest of Senator and
Mrs. j. n. Teller. Mrs. Brown is treas
urer Of tho Homo Missionary society OF
I :Ec Baltimore NJ. =. Conference. and
goes as delegate to Denver.
1 Mrs John y. Newb0ld has gone to At
ilautic city for 81 visit and while there
viii stop nj tho Hotel Revere.
/ Mr.. and MIS-. y. w. Bailey have lcf;
/ tho city for short vacation at Atlanti,
/ City ana while tuerc VIII stop AZ the
Chester Inn.
Miss Lillian NJ. Chapman. of 1896 New
York Avenue northwest has returned
( home from a Southern trip.
/ lIr. ana Mrs S. r. Bond have returned
/ TO t1eir nome IS Iowa Circle. from their
1.-THE Worlds Fai- at st. Louis.
The Washington times., 1904-09-27
Dr.. Skinner at Seashore.

Dr. J. O. skinner. L. S. a. superin-
toudant Of Columbia Hospital is M At
Iautic CITY attending tine annual meeting
tcudcuts of the United States and Can
ada. and viii bc absent until Septcm-
Der 50.
The Washington times., 1904-09-27

Senator Knox of Pennsylvania is I'm
Washington and staying at his beautiful
residence I'm K Street Mrs Knox viii
probably not come TO Washington until
the opening Of Congress. unless the
weather gets too cold for her TO remain
at Valley Forge.
The Washington times., 1904-09-27

Uruguay has decided 20 try peace for
a week or two
The Washington times., 1904-09-27

Having just served three months for
IuggiDg woman, "a man at PittsbJrg
tried to hug the first woman he saw
after his liberation. Perhaps "a swift
kick would be- more effective iu ADJUST
ing his ruling passion 90 the prophecies.
The Washington times., 1904-09-27

The First Assistant Postmaster Cen
oral and Mrs Robert J. Wynn have
sailed for this country after some weeks
spent in Europe.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1904-10-26
Eat at the New Ideal Cafe.

L"t At ule NEW luedl CdIe.
Heinz bulk Olives at Lehman's.
Mrs. c. B. Noble is visiting in Phil
brook.
Heinz Preserves at Lehman's.
Parties who want plastering done
should call on Andrew Green.
viii Cresap went to Los Angeles
Cal, Monday morning on account OF Ill
health.
Heinz Chutney at Lehman's. beats
Catsup, fine for Oysters and Chops.
Before buying stoves see the Lew.
istown Furniture Co.
p. ]. Oswiler came in Friday even
ing from his vacation spent at mis-
old home in Ashton, la.
Lehman's is the polling place fol-
the 81 varieties.
The New Ideal Cafe gives the besi
in town.
John Hogl and George Day have
taken over the Tivoli lease and will
operate the place. They opened the
doors last week.
The main plank in the Heinz plat
form is sound pickles.
Town Lots for sale by G. NJ. Stat
ford either for cash or ON the install
ment plan. Now is the time to buy
DR.. +. F. Attix left Monday morning
for Tacoma. Wash, to visit with Mrs
Attix and the baby, who will spend
the winter at that place.
The Heinz Pure Food Co. have 81
varieties in their platform.
Sow clean grain. and get the high.
est market price for your crop. Buy
a tanning mill at the Judith Hard.
ware.
NJ. B. barrow is home for a short
visit from a business trip through the
state. He is travelling for a wagon
jack company and says he is dong
remarkably well.
Down with Amalgamated Mince
Meat, vote for Heinz Pure Mincc
Meat.
Remember We keep a competent tin,
ner and plumber employed constantly
and are prepared to do ~first-class work
with dispatch. The Judith Hardware
The Unity club will meet next Sun
day at 4 o'clock p. m. at the residence
of Mrs. Z. III. Sherwood. The subject
will be Rev. NJ. J. Savage's sermon
Our Gospel" and the organization OF
the club will be completed. All inter
ested in Unitarianism are cordially
invited to be present.
Our crockery, glassware. china, anC
lamp department is very complete
and you surely can fill your require
ments from any OF them. Judith Hand
ware Co.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1904-10-26
Heinz Dill Pickles at Iebmsn,s

Heinz Dill Pickles at Lehman's.
The New Ideal Cafe gives the best
In town.
October 2eth is the last day for reg.
istration. Don't forget Il.
Heinz Chutney at Lehman's, beats
Catsup, fine for Oysters and Chops.
Buy calcimo for your walls at the
Judith Hardware.
Remember that the registration
books are open until the 2eth Of this
month. Be sure to register.
Heinz Sauer Kraut inspired the Ger.
mans to win the battle of Sedan.
Get your lace curtains done up al
the Judith Steam Laundry.
Jno. ~Quickenden. OF Fairfield, Ia, ar.
rived Friday evening for a visit with
MS brother, the Rev. Henry Quicken
den, OF this city.
Register now for Heinz 81 varie.
ties.
The famous st. Clair stoves and
ranges at the Lewistuwn Furniture
company.
There will be a business meeting Of
81. James Guild on Friday, November
Eth, at the rectoTy at 3 p. IN. All mcm-
3ers are asked TO attend.
The Heinz Pure Food Co. have 81
varieties in their platform.
For camping parties, herders. pros.
pectors, nothing so handy as Shaw's
already prepared -four. Try it.
mas. Lehman is bullulng an adj
ton to the house occupied by his
clerks on Eighth venue in the rear
of his WI residence. This building is
Of stone and will be fitted with bath
rooms and a small gymnasium in ad
dition TO the sleeping rooms.
We wash, starch and dry your la
dies clothes. Iron your fat work and
handkerchiefs all for Csc per dozen.
Judith Steam Laundry.
The Bank of Fergus County build.
ing Is rapidly nearing completion and
viii he one OF the most complete
buildings in the state. The Office
! rooms on the second floor are perfect.
They are so arranged that they can
all be- thrown together II need be and
all are well lighted with large win
dows. Each room has a small consul
tation room opening OF IL which will
also be- well lighted from the hall way
and windows on the inside. Tho
rooms 10 be coupled by the bank will
b. models of elegance and convenience
and will occupy the entire first floor.
In the basement there will be a barber
shop and these rooms are TO be fitted
up In the most modern style. When
finished the building will be- complete
IN every particular.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1904-10-26

Heinz Preserves al Lehman S
The New Ideal Cafe gives the best
in town.
Phillip I.aux was a passenger 10
Helena Monday morning.
Heinz Midget Pickles at Lehman's.
POO To the gallon.
Spring Creek Coal Company's tele.
phone is No. LIS.
Don't forget to register by the 2eth
oil this month. II you do you can't
vote.
Heinz Sauer Kraut inspired the Ger
mans To win the battle of Sedan.
The New Ideal Cafe gives the best
In town.
Charles Meredith arrived in the city
from Cripple Creek, Colo, Saturday
He will return to Colorado In a sholl
time.
Register now for Heinz 81 yarle
ties.
The Lewistown furniture company
will sell you furniture on the install
ment plan.
The service in ST. James church on
Sunday morning next, Oct. 30tn, vii
DC a service of thanksgiving for har
vest.
When you votC cast your ballot
straight for the 81 varieties.
At the Ideal Cafe is served ths
best meal in Lewistown. Regular din
ner 35 cents.
+. r. Young. of ph%ilbrook, left this
morning for Colorado. Mrs. Young
and child will visit here for some time
before joining her husband.
When you vote East your ballot
straight for the 81 varieties.
Highest cash price paid for hides
and pelts. Lewistown Meat & Pro
vision Co.
The fight that had been advertised
To take place here on October 25tf
between Kid Fredericks and Maurc
herrera was called OF ON account OI
Phillips a. Ftzhugh going out of bus
mess.
When you want a whip, lap robe
saddle or harness, call AT the judith
Hardware and get our prices and see
our line. We will sell you.
II will pay you TO go TO A. Dahl
the shoe man, when purchasing shoes
He carries a full line of mems, ladie'
and children's shoes and Will sci
them at prices which cannot be dup
Heated in the city.