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The Washington times., 1904-10-01

Taking his own diagram. IT is easy 10
see that II the. dark snakes head at
point c OF circle is fastened TO the noor
so as 10 be incapable OF len2LhWls5
movement but disIeudible and the ad-
l8CenL part OF light snake 8 Dody, a-so
at point Q, is similarly fastened Lnen
a swallowing on the part or the Eght
snake of the additional length ABB
would be accomplished by the simple
eNyedi ant of having the previously sWdl-
lowed tail or dark snake move LGfttleF
along in light snakes body from @ 10 -,
a distance equal 70 Alb. You would
now have a circle of less than eight feet
circumference and the two portions Alb
and CD would consist or triple thick
uesses of snake This process OF further
swallowing could obviously be contIu-
ued by both snakes simultaneously, with
AN ever and rapidly increasing number
OF snake tubes, alternately dark and
light. teiesCOped one inside OF each other,
until either the physical limit Of dis
feasibility Of the snakes stomach is
reached or until the increasing thickness
OF the ring makes the central opening
of the ring disappear like tat dough
nut that has swelled shut. In all prob
ability the physical limits OF diStensi-
b.lity would be reached long before the
latter condition were attained.
To solve the problem exacUly-that is
10 say just what would be the limit iu
size of the rlng-requlres more data
than the mere length one must know
also the original thickness OF each
snake, whether compressible or not, and
how much, the sShickuesS or stomach
walls arE the limits of dIstensibility OF
the same By making various unreal as
sumpJiOus one can arrive at various uu-
real answers. For example, assuming
zero thickness Of stomach walls. the
limiting circle is one ike q closed
dOughnut with outer diameter equal 20
twice the original thickness OF each
snake. Since the walls do have Il thick
ness the limiting circle would be much
larger than this and the more 50 II the
limits OF distensibiIity OF the stomgChs
is attained before closure or central
opening is reached. TIE true solution
is q circle Of less than eight feet cir
conference, but of greater diameter
than twice the snakes thickness, the
The Washington times., 1904-10-01
CLUB
HAS FIRST DANCE

Erst dance last night 81 North Tak0ma
Hotel, Takoma Park, a barge number
participating
The hau was tastefuIly- decorated with
japanese lanterns and g0ldenrod and
presented a very inviting appearance
The members of the club went ont from
the city on a straw ride and joined the
rest OF the merry crowd at the hall
The officers of the club are President,
Joseph II. BTasHeaTs. vice president.
Aiiss Marie j. C1gan5 secretary. William
II. Spence treasurer Miss Neua
liraegCE-
The Washington times., 1904-10-01
Field MaEshal-Oyama.

a japanese novel has been translated
and is now published ia English under
the liJe gi .Eami KID" It is chiefly
interesting for its revelations as to Field
Marshal Jyama, now one OF Japan s.
most admired heroes. The following is
especially CL4IaeLeTlst.c-
10 happened that in the lau OF some
years ago. the general was hunting In
a huly district. lie was clad IN his ord
nary clothes, and. CHANGING To ask for
n cup OF tea at "a small hut where al
old woman was living alone she care
fully surveyed him and expressed hcI
admiration.
.iow big you are. You've shot some
game, / s-ppose2'
The general smiling, said: 'o(o, not
any"
con, you can't make a HviuE out Of
hunting. work as a day Iaburer with
your big body i tell you. and YOU could
make nifty yen.
I'm l month
"Oh. no. I'm a. year. OF course. But
come and get 20 work. III leI you have
q job az amy time
well thank you. j may come again
and ask your advice
do so. by an means. Your big body
is TOO good Co waste on hunting,
The Washington times., 1904-10-01
Bryce and -The H.ay Roman Empire.8

The Right Hon -ames Bryce. H. r..
author OF THE American Common
wealth. IS now in une United States for
a visit OF several months. Part OF his
object ia coming hsre is to see all the
incidents of au American political cam
paigu.
Just before leaving England Mr.. Bryce
sent 10 the Aacmu Am Company the MS.
OF the new edition OF The Holy Em-
plTe" he has rewritten this work,
which has been LhH standard ever since
iJs appearance in ls62 SO thoroughly.
and has So largely Increased IL. that IL is
practically new book.
The Washington times., 1904-10-01
TRIBUTE OF PRESS
TO SENATOR HtOAR
High Praise for Massachusetts, Statesman Given in Ne
mortal Editorials Throughout the Country

Tribute yirnity
b of
mueut IS given.
filling
NEW YORK A2iERIcANsome old
mental -h world
them by saying they become
was
Gladstone
NEW YORK TRIBUNEA Statesman the 7Iaaehat
to
a
ma the Of
purity
BALTIMORE SUM- 9asachuss
George
s to be upon roll
The Washington times., 1904-10-01

the actor and the pugilist. it is nat
uTal TO take the part OF the actor. He
may be a poor one at that. but he has
his ideals.
The Washington times., 1904-10-01
Wedded IN IndianaDolis.

Charles c.. Wright Of thisA city. was
married last Wednesday In Indianapolis
TO Miss Josephine Moore. daughter OF
AR. and Mr. c. c. Moore. OF that city.
Dy Rev. J. L. CurricO. rector OF The
Church OF the Holy Angels.
mr.. and Mrs. Wright left on an after
noon train for ST. Louis and the Pacific
Coast and VIII be al home atLer Nsvsm-
Der ].
The Washington times., 1904-10-01
IN DARKEsT SOUTHLAND.

The Judge-Did you ever see "OtheIIo.'
CoIouel2
The C0iOnel-Ouce, sab. In nay opinion,
the black scouudrel should have been
lyuched in the urst act
The Washington times., 1904-10-01

Dear Sir: Memo Sed presents In
Thursdays issue what ne terms q con-
-yluciug proof that the snakes could only
swallow each other until circle OF eight
feet circumference-th original length
OF each suake-Was reached, that after
that circumference was reached each
additional inch swallowed by snake No.
j must be accompanied by an inch dis
gorgement on the part OF snake 30.
The Washington times., 1904-10-01
AND THEY ALL CAME BACK.

THAT author must be a regular cat"
Why"
every one OF them is said 10 be the
story OF her life. Detroit Free Press.
The Washington times., 1904-10-01
Mr. BRYCE GUEST
Of THE PRESIDENT
English Author and Wife
on Trip to Washington.
MIR. FRANC0TTE PRESENTED
Personal Gossip OF the Day About PeO-
PIE Prominent in Social
Life Of City.

The President and Mrs. Roosevelt are
entertaining ar the White House the
Ftl"ht Honorable and Mrs. James Bryce.
Of England They VIII remain for a
day or z1
This afternoon the President viii re-
ceiye Mr. Fraucotte, the BeI~ian minis
ter of industry, who VIII De presented by
Baron Moncheur. the Belgian minister
SIR FraucoJfe has been making d visit
to the Pacific Coast and the World .
Fair,
Baron 40ncheur, the Belgian minister
VIII entertain thirty guests az dinner this
evening 70 meet Mr.. ETaucOtte.
AIR. HaniLara, first secretary of thl
japanese legation, has returned to
Washington from short vacation trip
His rest WAS a much-needed one. as
neither the MINISTRY AR Takahira, or
any member of his staff. has left the
embassy Tor any length OF tirae during
LLe summer
Hawkins Taylor. who is connected
with the Panama Canal Commission.
mas gone 10 New York with Mrs Tay-
Tor Tor q VISIT and win probably E1
10 Europe for q short stay before re-
turning TO the lELluuz
The Washington times., 1904-10-01

j saw your snake problem in The
Times Of the Zlrh Tor the lrsL time, ana
became very much interested In IL a.
once. and as i ana like all others who
have solved IL Ia that 4 ans sure i have
the right solution i viii state III briefly
laE understand IS men each snake
has swallowed half OF the other IL has
swallowed four feet OF snake. Proceeding
70 swallow. when they have each
swallowed TWO feet farther they have
each swallowed six feet o. each other
and two feet OF itself, making eight
feet OF snake ia each. leaving a circle
or snake four feet in circumference.
am not figuring on bulk OF snake
only on length as your proposition
states II bulk IS 10 be considered give
us size of snake and taper OF body ana
I think / can tell where the bursting
process begins. otherwise il VIII SET il
after six foot mark on both snakes y
they continue 10 swallow.
CARRIER =. +. D., no Z,
Bethesda Nd.
The Washington times., 1904-10-01

Miss Lena Myers. Of BcrIinsaud Lieut..
Conrad Miller, Of Stuttgart. Germany,
Were married Thursday evening at S
clock az the residence OF the Rev. Da-
Vld II. Barr, 904 N Street northwest.
Immediately after the cere mouy Lieu
tenant and Mrs. Miller left FOR an eZ-
tended trip South.
The couple will return 10 Washington
and take up their residents al SD n
Street northwest.
Mr. and Mrs William r.. Graham have
issued cards for the marriage OF their
daughter, Jennie Helen, to Arthur Gar
field Cole Wednesday eVeEEug. October
T. al o'clock, Second Bap tist Church
A reception VIII follow the ceremony at
4lI Fourth Street southeast. AT home
after November J. 1861 Sheridan Street
Commander and Mrs Beamey who
have spent the past four months IN Eu-
rope, have returned and opened their
house 1I46 y Street north west.
The Washington times., 1904-10-01
Differs From Memo sed.

Memo Sed who furnished the inter
esting diagram herewith used Tor a sec
ond time, has aroused doubts IN the
mind OF o. Quick, who explains mis-
view Of the snake problem in the fol-
lowing letter:
The Washington times., 1904-10-01

Is Sue He Is Righ
EeLlesll- No.

From Bethesda comes letter from
another who is sure he has the right So
luton
The Washington times., 1904-10-01
Spending Month in New York.

DR.. and airs. c.. Alexander Crawford.
who recently returned TO their home in
this city after spending the summer i'm
New Hampshire, VIII 80 to New York
for the month of October and stop at
the Manhattan Hotel
While In New York Dr. Crawford viii
take special course at the New York
Postgraduate Hospital
AIRS. Edward w Nicholson. Of Indian
agOis. Ind is a guest for a few days
az the home OF her brother. Capt. W. II.
Meredith 1880 Princeton Street north
west.
Col. T. III. Harrington, Z. g. 81. c., for
some years ia command of the Marine
Earslckz in Washington, has returned 20
the city after long absence In the Phil
ipp-nez. Colonel Harrington has been
granted leave OF absence until Decem-
ber s, AT which time he VIII be retired
from active service with the rank OF
ErIgadier general Colonel Harrington
inns city where they are widely known
auo have many friends Capt. ~. III.
hall. OF the Marine COr~s. who served
- an assistant adJutauL general while
Colonel Harrington was in command OF
the marine brigade al CaElLe The wives
ot the two officers met them here and
lhey go all al tner home lu this city.
Lieut.. Harry Long, Il. S. II. c. is
spending few days lE Washington as
the guest of his mother. Lieutenant
Long returned year ago from the Phil
iuDiuez and has since been stationed al
tine Brooklyn Navy Yard
Miss Margaret Wade. who has spent
the past few weeks or her vacation ~
the Norfl Fair, viii return 10 Wash
ugLou Monday.
DIT $. Is. NUUcaster has returned
with his family from Oakland. Nd
The Washington times., 1904-10-01

The contention " the Evening star
that winter racing should not be per
mitIed iu Washington is sound Winter
racing is for nothing but the promotion
OF form of gambling no whit more
c9mmeudaDle than roulette. Ii attracts
a crowd Of undesirable spectators
whose presence is Of no benefit and
who go away with purses fatteucd by
the contributions Of dupes IL disturbs
business by divertiug money from Iegiti-
mate channels. and 10 is uaJ sport.
The Washington times., 1904-10-01
HAT IS THE RESULT
WHAT IS THE REsULr?s

exact solution requiring the additional
data mentioned above.
Respectfully.
The Washington times., 1904-10-01

Ii is possible that an aged gentleman
named Plat could account Tor some of
the knocks being received by Governor
BFaT
The Washington times., 1904-10-01

/ Barren A0ncheur, the Belgian minister
I VIII entertain thirty guests az dinner TINS
evening, 10 meet Mr.. ETaucOtte.
The Washington times., 1904-10-01

Washington. j. @.
September -, 1874.
The Washington times., 1904-10-01

Virginia has taken ST. Louis By the
beard. IL is using the Worlds Fair to
advertise the jamestown terceutenary-
The Washington times., 1904-10-01

New Haven minister says that w0-
men can stop divorces. They can do so
Dy refusing 90 marry. Otherwise the
cooperation OF men is necessary 10 So
luton OF the problem.
The Washington times., 1904-10-01

From the way in which disease IS
sweeping the J-paues= army, il would
seem that the boosted rati0Hs OF the
little brown men lack the perfection at
trlbuted TO them
The Washington times., 1904-10-01

Our Maryland politicians are now I'm
. open competition with the best Berk-
shires ana Durhams the State can pro
The Washington times., 1904-10-01

While in Montana Senator Fairbanks
rode on train Of which both the con-
Auclor ana engineer were candidates
for the Legislature. This rs popular
government. sure enough.
The Washington times., 1904-10-01

Bright young men in New York take
examinations Tor students DESTROYS of
entering the universities, and incapable
OF passing This particular style OF
examination is likely 10 be transferred
~ the u.LL.e ..--L
The Washington times., 1904-10-01

The citizen who was bitten By q dog
supposedly mad should remember that
( hyarophobia ia humans is extremely
rare. and Of the few cases most are
the result or fright
The Washington times., 1904-10-01

The hledive's dentist has come from
Egypt 10 cast his vote. People who took
tie item for news from Illinois lost in
teresL when they discovered that Billy
LOrIimer wasn't the IEaediye.
The Washington times., 1904-10-01

InsluuaJiOus that Chairman Cortelyou
is engaged in raising funds by black
mail are representative of the meauest
and most meudaci0us spirit yet manifest
in the campaign
The Washington times., 1904-10-01

AT present the tobacco trust is not
laying down rules FOR guidance of the
Treasury Department.
The Washington times., 1904-10-01

Large crowd watched President Roose-
I Welt having q tooth filled Wanted TO
+ find out ali about the basis OF the hero
stories, probably.
The Washington times., 1904-10-01

Norfolk announces that the campaign
lu Virginia is 20 be waged hercely. So
with Pennsylvania and Texas. The diff
Guilty seems 20 lie iu New York, Indiana
Illinois, West Virginia. and Montana
The Washington times., 1904-10-01

MuulatiOl Of RussIa's display al the
St. Louis Fair If an International eui-
sOde. probably involves more than two
nations. 1T IS difficult 10 believe that
amy American would have been guilty
Of such a wrerched piece OF vandalism.
The Washington times., 1904-10-01

An habitual criminal. under arrest FOR
one Of his usual oneuses, jumped from
train going at the rate of "a mile a
minute. and was not hurt Had an
honest citizen tried such a trick they
would have been picking up the pieces
The Washington times., 1904-10-01

France has imported some American
train robbers. II is not exactly cOmpli-
UeUtary 90 Paris hnanclers that when
the visitors went TO work they limited
their attention 10 United States mail.
The Washington times., 1904-10-01

The whole Won PIehve regime Is To be
eliminated from Russia. Civilization
VIII view with satisfaction this effort
to lead better life
The Washington times., 1904-10-01

/ . A New Jersey detective has outdone
/ General Funston by swimming Second
/ River. There Is some doubt if the little
/ warrior GOT across the First.
The Washington times., 1904-10-01

The bottle failed TO break at the
launching of the Connecticut. Those
people up in New York ought to attend
the launching Of some Congressional
craft.
The Washington times., 1904-10-01
Nh. Johnson Tries Again.

CARRIER i. +. D.. No. Il
Bethesda. Nd.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-08-17
Oliver Mill Resumes.

Men were loading lumber on barges
at the wharf yesterday preparatory
to shipping it to Pittsburg. 1t came
down the NJ. & K. railroad and is the
first shipment from the Oliver mills
since the company went into the
hands of a receiver, states the Nor
gantown Chronicle. Lumber to the
value of about $1,000 is at the mills,
and it will be placed on the market
at once.
The machinery at the mills has
been repaired and oiled, and the mills
are expected to start this morning
with working force Of seventy-five
men.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-08-17

]. Each person who is regular subscriber to
the Daily West Virginian July &, is entitled to
= guess. ,. Each person paying one dollar for !
three months subscription to the West Virginian
d beginning after Jolly will be entitled guess.
3. Any person paying IN advance for year will
Q be entitled four estimates, for any part of
year in the same manner, each dollar paid
. subscription emitting the subscriber to guess. 4
D Any person securing two subscribers for three
months and paying two dollars, will be entitled
= guess, additional guesses in the pro
portion, one guess for each dollars, sent IN
The person securing the subscription will be en-
titled guess and the persons subscribing will also
be entitled to guesses
TO AID I'M MAKING TIE ESTIMATES:
5 In 1892,
Grover Cleveland received 5,552,351 votes.
Benjamin Harrison received 5,176,336 votes.
In 1895,
William Mckinley received IL ,6O7 votes.
William j. Bryan received $500, O52 votes
In 1900, 9
} William Mckinley received 1926 votes. s5
William J. Bryan received &, 415,387ivotes.
The guess g1esses of each individual will Be Z
, kept secret. Who Will Be the first to record his
guess Remember it begins on Wednesday, July g.
Some one viii get first prize,swhy not Yo,ts
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-08-17
a GRAND EXCURSION
On the Steamer "isaac M. Mason" to
Masontown, Pa, Sunday, Aug.
Fl, 1904.

By the Woodman Circle, Ladies'
Auxiliary of the Woodmen of the
World.
The steamer will leave Fairmont at
s A. NJ. and make the trip to Mason
town and return. Good music. Best
of order. Refreshments and lunch
served on the boat.
Come and enjoy an all day outing
on the most beautiful steamer on the
river. Junkins' band
will furnish music for the occasion.
The public is cordially invited.
Tickets for the trip: Ladies, 75c;
$1.00.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-08-17

Edery tongue BY effort aImost 81 per-
human he thed In the closesIocked
chains. Only about three minutes
was visible "a the crowd before
the great pile of fagots. made wall
OF flame which the wind wiped
around on Cato's body and hid him
from view. He was the first to exhib-
it unconsciousness and was perhaps
the first dead.
Head Sank Forward.
Before the flames progressed very
far up his body his head sank forward
and many believed that the fire got
into his lungs and killed him. AS
Cato swung to and fro some of the
more excited members Of the party
commenced throwing light wood
knots at him. AS soon as it was seen
that the men were dead, the crowd
commenced dispensing. a large num-
Der remained behind, however, pi1ing
more fuel on until both bodies were.
burned except the trunks. Others
employed themselves in thrashing out
the fire, which commenced spreading
along the dry stakes of pone needles.
Late this afternoon, after the last
N member of the mob had left the scene,
hundreds OF citizens who in no wise;
had participated in the affair, repair
ed to the scene and many remained
until long after nightfall, picking up
whatever souvenirs they could find.
Conspicuous among the crowds were
the number of small boys in knee
pants.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-08-17
Eioht Persons Missinq.

DOVER, England, Aug. 1.-THE
steamer James Westoll co1lided with
the steamer Hollander off here to-day;
and the latter sank. Eight persons
are missing.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-08-17
Real Estate Transfer.

Carson L. Martin and wife to J. S.
Norris ct al, property in the Fifth
ward, city of Fairmont; cors:dera-
ton, S1,15O.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-08-17
q 81
80 ~ rs 8
sSs

q SGoFlIAI s..
eager left for Pittsburg
this afternoon.
watson e,tsuurned from Allan,
tic City to-day:
Hanna IS q connellsville man
81 al the Tavern. N.
Hartley re turn ed from Allan,
tic City yesterday 4.
John a. Clark returned from At.
Iantic City yeste day.
Clayton turned to Mt. Lake
Isark on s to-day.
unman VIII leave for Web
sIer Springs tosmorrow.
charlie swisher joined his family
at Mt. Lake ark yesterday.
Attorney u Fowler. of Lincoln
Istrict, is il il the he city to-day
toward Clark, Of Pittsburg. has
been ii town for several days.
Mrs. Russels ellis viii leave to.mor-.
for stay at Mt. Lake Park.
Patton has gone to Fairmont
gsstog undergo medical treatment
Pennsboro News.
Sss F,frestone, representing the
PfttsBnrg Physicians Supply Com
B many is in the city to-day
is Wv. Rose is at home after an alb
sence Of some time. He went to
Buffalo, returning via Cincin-
ati.
Ralph Doo1ittle, assistant chief Of
y the fire department, left at noon &C
day for agten days trip to the World S
Miss Bessie MacFarland returned
and resumed her duties in Hartley'5
store to-day, from visit of several
( week nWesternport and Baltimore.
Miss Blanche Dornan, of New
Cumberland, lis a guest of Miss Lucy
Rogers at the Morrow home on Lo-
Gust avenue She will remain until
after institute.
Hamilton & Thurman sent their paw
Lie
purpose of finishing up their contract
atstnat place. Mr.. Hamilton has gone
disappointment the work.
Charles E. Wayman has returned
from a two weeks trip through Cam
ada and the Great Lakes region. He
visited Montreal, Toronto, Buffalo,
Niagara and other cities.
Z \ .
Fred snyder has gone to Marion
county on a short visit this week.
1 Miss Alice Hawkins. of Fairmont has
been YisftfngSIr Hall and relatives.
sPrItchard cor Pennsboro News.
Hugh dams, who is confined in
Ssthe here on charge of murder
colored woman at Gray's Flat
about month ago, is thought to
#deyeloDed a case of typhoid
Fever.
Irs. Owen Gi1gallon is very sick:
her son, Capt.P. B: Bourl1e, and fam
fly, of Pittsburg, are here to do what
recovery .-Ellenboro cor Pennsborc
News
Ernest Bell, the boy hit with the
bail bat al the fair grounds Monday
afternoon, is not 50 seriously hurt
sas at d thought. From present in
sdications he VIII be able to be around
3insagfeW days, as usual
Mss NJ. Ella Craig, an efficient
teacher of Charleston, who has been
guest at the home of her sister, Mrs.
IS. seig, will remain here until
after institute, and will probably re-
turn to resume her position in the
capital City about September 10.
Bond. of the West virginian
3reportoria1 force, writes that he and
Mrs. Bond will be home the latter
part of this week. Fie says: We
nave been having a fine time, and |
am gathering material for fish, ghost,
haunted house and all kinds of sto-
I ]: fTsAi argaret Smith, who returned
from Oakland last Saturday because
of her mothers recall to Charleston to
the bedside of Mrs. Smiths father,
Mr.. Emory Paul, reports her fathers
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-08-17

Forman's Photo Gallery will be clos
ed for vacation Aug. 25#to Sept. 20.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-08-17
HH BRs SHHBBR Rs
Teachers Examination.

ts}3A z ~ X Z - =
The next and last teachers xamina-
ton for this year will be- held on Sep
TENDER Is and 16, 1904. All desiring
to secure certificates should attend
this examination as no other oppor-
tunity will present itself until 1905.
The examination for Marion county
will be held at Fairmont
CARTER L. FAUST,
County superintendent.
Hartiey's victors Again.
Hartley's defeated the stogie
makers at the Fair Ground last night
by a score of Is to 5. Batteries,
Hartley and Skinner, Morrison and
Barnes.
The Odd Fellows want a game with
the victors.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-08-17

If you are needing job work of any
description give us a trial.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-08-17

prices on Artic and White Mountain
freezers. j. T.. Halls hardware store. X