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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-06
"WEATHERING" OF GLASS.
A Stage of Senile Decay in a Material
Which Seems Imperishable.
From the London Globe.

From the London Globe
A distinguished contemporary has lately
paused In it's wonted discussion of the Ills
which beset human nature to consider
malady to which glass is liable and
which. II is alleged, may even imperil the
existence of such ancient specimens of
glass as adorn many of our cathedrals and
abbcys. 1t was. indeed, in particular ref
erence to some venerable windows In York
Minister that public attention has been at
tracted TO the subject and though the
fears raised have been allayed to some ex-
tent, yet the ''senile decay" of glass has
long been matter Of interest TO both the
geoogist and archaeOlogist.
The simple truth is that meteoric agen-
cies, such as variations of temperature
the chemical action OF the constituents of
the atmosphere, and the solvent properly
Of water, have all played a part in bringing
about the observed effects. Biologists APP
ply the comprehensive term 'weathering'
to the results of the action of such agtn-
c!es on the rocks. In tropical and arid re-
gions, where the range of temperature dur
ing the twenty-four hours is often SO de-
grees Fahrenheit. the rocks suffer consider
able expansion and contraction; and Liy-
fngstone and other travellers give details
which show that the resulting rock waste
IS comparable TO the effects of frost in
colder climates. Again. the power of water
10 dissolve substances with which ii is
brought in contact is greatly enhanced #
solution. That this is the case with rain
water will be readily understood when II is
remembered that this gas is present in the
atmosphere; and the water so charged
reaches the earth prepared to exert its
powers OF solution, and subsequent re-
moval of the dissolved material-powers
which are exercised TO their fullest extent
in 4 Limestone country" The caves of
Yorkshire and the Mendips, and the Nam
moth Cave In Kentucky. are instances Of
what such water wear win accomplish
while che dales of Derbyshire and the SOFT
. ened outlines of such hills the downs of
the southern counties are due to the same
cause-a conclusion TO which the analysis
OF river water bears unequivocal testimony
We could not expect that nature should
treat mans handiwork under laws differ
ent from those whereby she operates on
her own productions The crumbfinG ruins
OF many keep and turret tell us unmis-
takaoly that they. too, weather" and In
towns we know to our cost how the gases
from fue and fire accelerate the work of
destruction. And, though the evidence is
more legible on the surface Of softer ma
terial. yet, given a sufficient lapse of time
the harder substances will give evidence of
becoming truly weatherbeaten, and will In
their turn eventually succumb
Among such more durable substances
glass certainly bears it's age well. The
solubility of the admixture of alkaline
silicates composing 1t both conduce to this
result. Yet the evidence is abundant that
ing. Some insight into what takes place
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-06
Edward Stevens,
PALACES OF EDWARD VII.
Some Facts About His Former and
Present Homes in London.
Penna. Ave. and 9Th St

From the London Chronicle
To the many changes lately made at
Buckingham palace one other might wei.
one thinks, be added. And that is change
of name True the site was once occupied
by the house Duke of Buckingham built
thereon in 1903. But that occupation does
not seem to impose the name Of a subject
upon residence bought by George III, re-
built by George " and, though disliked by
William ", at once adopted by Queen Vic
toria as her London residence, and now,
the fixed headquarters OF the king and the
prospective headquarters. of our kings to
be- No wonder that foreign visitors are
puzzled by the unexplained retention of
former and long irrelevant appelation.
They ask for the Palais Royal and are met
with blank stare, shake of the heau,
or a statement which leaves a proportion
of them under the supposition that his
majesty is the guest Of the Duke of Buck
ingham.
Scarcely less appropriate would be a can
ceiling at last of the name of Marlborough
house as applied to the new hereditary resi-
dence of the heirs apparent. Marlborough
is a great-name, it is true but it is a name
that. the present owner has very natural
right to put up on the lintels of the new
house he is building in CurZon street. No
disrCspect, then, is implied toward the great
Duke of Marlborough who built it in the
first decade of the eighteenth century, and
gave Saran, CucheSS, the rlSnt 10 point
over the way to Buckingham palace and to
speak of '.Neighbor George In 1877 il was
bought from the Churchiiis for the Princess
Charlotte and Leopold, afterward king Of
the Belgians Later Queen Adelaide was its
occupant Her name or his would be at
least as apt that of Marlborough for
the house each had inhabited. But Alex
andra house-the name of the first Princess
of Wales to live under its roof-mght well
give the house a title which would also be
a welcome private and public commemora-
tiop
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-06

is afforded by Sir David Brewster's obser-
vations on specimens of glass from ancient
cities of the east, and also by the results
or Daubree's experiments on the altera-
ton or glass tubes in presence of heated
water. The decay of glass appears TO
take place in two stages. The first of
these is marked by the production of irf-
descent films, which are due to the COM
neEcenent of decomposition of the glass
Itself. The films may be more or less cir
cular and concentric, or else may pursue
an undulating course along lines of moecu-
lar weakness. Either variety of film has
been frequently observed in glass of quite
recent date, and Sir Archibald Geikie men
lions one instance where the space of
twenty years proved sufficient thus to alter
glass which was exposed to stable emana-
tons.
The next stage in the weathering of glass
is what is technically known as ''devitrlfica-
tlon. here and there. presumably in a
MIN area, the constituents of the glass be-
come rearranged, sometimes with the addi-
ton OF new substances from without The
products of rangement become crys-
talIlzed around scattered centers thus de-
stroyins the transparency of the glass,
while frequently rendering it quite OPAQUE
IT Will be at once inferred that glass which
has suffered such alteration will have
greatly Increased in brittleness: indeed the
change may have been so complete that. as
Daubree himself noticed, the once hard
substance may be split along the lines of
the films or may even crumble on being
touched. The occurrence of the latter con-
dition seems to find it's parallel in the case
OF the window glass at York
Old stained glass is remar kable for its
property of casting white light whatever
be the tint which it transmits to the eve
The phenomenon is a beautiful one but
from what has been said it must be regard
Ell as result of incipient weathering and
as therefore marking the first stages OF dis
solution The explanation of the fact itself
Is that IL is due to what is known in optics
as interference" A ray of red light for
example is composed of waves of GER
tain definite length. If we suppose a Sc
ries of red waves to be travelling in a
given direction and further imagine that any
cause should operate so to transmit sec
and series of red fluctuations half a waves
length in advance of or after the first Sc
ries, the two sets of waves will quench one
another-in other words interference takes
place. similar explanation holds good in
the case of any other color. The films
mentioned above as occurring in weathered
glass bring about this interference ard
thus the various tints are recomposed into
white light. The same phenomenon is OBJ
servable In a soap bubble with the differ
enee that we have here a film of soapy
water instead of glass We perceive diff
ferent tints here and there, according as
the thickness of the soapy film permits
some waves to pass but not Others while
interference occurs In some portions des-
titute of color. This condition Of things is
indeed exactly analogous to the case of
iridescent glass already cited.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-06
Stockings With White Feet.
n the Indianapolis Journal.

From InUIHndpOIlS
A physician, in a published interview
urges that the wearing of stockings with
white feet will do more to promote ease in
walking and relieve foot ills than anything
else to be suggested. Socks or stockings of
cotton or Isle thread in black bind the feet
and make them swell, he says, no matter
how fine and open they may be. The black
dye with the hard thread Of the Isle va
riety Is combination that is particularly
torturing to tender feet. Thin, unbleached
balbriggan he recommends. Preferably the
whole sock or stocking may be white, but
at least the foot should be. further eau
ton Is added that new cotton hose. as well
as all new cotton undergarments, should be
washed before being worn. to take out the
sizing used by manufacturers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-06
Don't "Talk Shop"
From the New York News.


Shallow minds are always talking shop"
They are not large enough to be able to
carry on conversation intelligently on SUBJ
jects which would interest everybody. They
must drag their listeners into their own lit
tie ruts, and hold them by the sleeve while
they fill their ears with what interests only
themselves and their companions In work.
You never hear really cultured, tactful
man or woman talk shop In society, or
anywhere outside of his or her Office or
place of business.
If you wish to make yourself agreeable
to other people do not make your business
or your occupation, whatever it may be, a
subject OF conversation with those whom 1t
cannot possibly interest. Read think, OBJ
serve. visit picture galleries and museums.
and learn to talk about things which other
people Will enjoy. You will be surprised to
find how much more popular 1t will make
you and how much it will add to the joy
and beauty Of your life.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-06
Blood Wine Cures
Rheumatism

Probably no medicine nor any doctor
ever cured as many people of rheumatism
as has BLOOD Wine" Rheumatism and
neuralgia in the various forms-muscu-
lar, articular, chronic, periodical, linger-
ing, in fact, every kind has been wiped
out by "Blood Wine," and no trace of ID
left.
If you are q rheumatic sufferer, try and
picture the pain that these poor people
went through, and the happiness that
they felt at being rid of the disease.
From E. w. Appleton, of Bath, Me-:
"Last June became afflicted with a pain in
my right limb. 1t extended from hip to ankle.
me terribly, in fact could scarcely endure it.
After taking various things without being re.
iieyed my physician prevailed upon me to take
was sufficient to thoroughly cure me. 1t IL the
greatest medicine ever saw"
Such a strong testimonial ought to
carry weight, and convince the most
skeptical. Here is another case, also in
tho limbs. Mr.. A. N. Coulter, Of New
Bedford, Mass:
"I suffered for some time with neuralgia IN
my limbs. The doctors told me 1t was due 10 the
state Of my blood; and was unable to find .
cure until took Blood Wine 1t cured me-"
The New England States are terrible
Ot<Atco AoI Ou
account of the moisture. People have it
badly, and are very hard to cure. Read
this one from James Robinson, OF 314
Lisbon Street, Lewiston, Me-:
SRheumatism has been an old disease with
me. had it for years. At times 1t almost
drove me to despair. Like most people tried
about everything without relief. When your
Blood Wine came out didn't take much notice
of it because had been disappointed so often.
Finally heard SO much about it that 1 decided
to tryh. Well. was more than surprised al
the result. i could hardly bclicye that was
cured, but am, and owe 1t solely to Blood
Wine pronounce 1t a wonderful! medicine"
In Terra Haute, Ind, at POP Sonth
Eighth Street, lives Mr.. Dan Metzel, an
engineer, who is out in all kinds Of
weather. This is what he says: Q
"For some years was troubled with rhcu.
matism, also a lot of disturbance with my kid.
neys, which at times almost made me unable to
work. Hearing of q few cases where Blood
Wine had been used with such good successI
got bottle at Baur's drug store and what it did
Tor me WAS plenty. Haven't had sign Of my
old trouble whatever. l used six bottles and
DOW weigh 296 pounds"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-06

The mild and immediate effect of DR.. Kilmrr's
Swamp Root. the great kidney and bladder remedy,
IS soon realized 1t stands the highest for its
wonderful cures Of the most distressing cases.
Swamp-Rcot will set your whole system right, and
the best proof Of this Is trial
IA West 117th St, New York City
Dear Sir: Oct. 18th. 1901.
II had been suffering severely from kidney troU-
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strength and power had left me; l could hardly
drag rlyself along. Even my mental capacity was
giving out, and often wished TO die. 1t was then
! advertisement Of yours in a New York
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-06

Weak and unhealthy kidneys responsible for
more sickness and suffering than amy other disease,
therefore, when through neglect other causes, kid
ney trouble is permitted to continue fatal results
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-06
The Case Stated.
From the Baltimore AmerIcsp.

did U. Miss. Me-, Pa" said the loving
and convalescent wife, when I was so Ill?
had to have the NJ. D."
More than tongue Kan. tell answered
the husband. mot for the Ind. would I
have it so again"
LAP said the wife, IT hope the wo-
out, I'm afraid I'll look like came out Of
the Ark. And all that Mass of stuff the
doctor gave me! 0. you must take me to
DeL's and let me have feast Ala. carte"
And then he sadly thought that even In
the sacredness Of home there are Conn.
games.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-06
A Little for Himself.

airy, sir. You see, I'm married now, and
. Employer-Need the increase for your
family?
Bookkeeper-No, sir; for myself. You see.
my wife knows just what I'm getting nowl
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-06
Young Japs Don't sdaoke.
From the Mexican Herald.

A visitor from Japan says that in his
country the pipe is much approved. and that
the cigarette comes next in popular favor.
Minors are forbidden by law to smoke and
such is the respect for authority there that
no Japanese small boy dreams of violating
the law.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-06

"A store window is good
advertising, SO is a good
sign over the door, but the
best of all is the display
that goes before a whole
city every day-the news
paper advertisement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-06

Jones-"You are looking better than you
did the last time / saw you"
Brownies; have got wholly over the
effects of my summer vacation, and am now
building up my strength in preparation for
next years vacatton."--Bostcn Transcript
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-06

eases, poor digestion, when obliged to pass your
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neuralgia rheumatism, diabetes, bloatng, irritable
ity, WORKOUT feeling, lack of ambition, loss Of
flesh, sallOw complexion Bright's disease
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st symptoms of kidney bladder trouble or IL
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-06
Copyright, 1902, by Guy T. Viskniskki)
'rittpn for The Evening Star.

This holiday season the street men con-
fidently expect to make so much money
that the odd jobs sometimes necessary to
be undertaken between Christmases for
the good of the body, win be obviated for
once. They base their expectations on the
general prosperity of the country. Even a
fakir new to the business knows that it
takes full pocket book to make man
give heed to. laugh over and purchase the
insignificant trinkets displayed on trays
and small stands in the doorways of vacant
stores; in push carts and in huckster wa
gons.
The prosperous matured and maturing
public will be tempted with not few
brand-new playthings, some of which, the
inventors and the fakirs hope, will prove
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-06

The Russians mother. daughter and
son-in-law-proved very interesting, spoke
perfect French. and we had delightful
day and evening with them, the mother
Madame r.. giving us points on Little Rus
STA, the daughter singing In weil-trained
voice, boating songs and Caucasian songs of
the mountains. and the big, fne-looking
son-in-law telling US stories and pointing
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-06
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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-03-07
PRINCE LIKES TRIP.
In Spite of the Reporters and the
Camera Fiends.

Boston, March THE heartiest part of
Bostons formal welcome to Prince Henry
was concentrated in the banquet at the
Somerset. To the sentimens expressed
there his royal highness made a formal
The hall was IavishIy decorated, yellow
being the predominating floral color The
by Mayor Collins. was hailed with cheers.
At the proper time the mayor made his
preliminary speech and called for toast
to the president of the United States. i'm
mediately following call to a toast to
toned just outside of the banquet hall.
Prince Henry was then introduced and
spoke briefly; Teayr ae aens;a9 said; a,,tn
preston to my thanks for the cordiality
Of the reception rendered me. I beg to say
that l shall endeavOr to realize that am
the guest of a city. the predominant pride
of whose inhabitants, am informed,
the universe. Seriously speaking. 1 should
have considered my tour through this
principal city in the commonwealth which
has played so important part in the his
tory of the United States and whose in
ffuence is so great and far-reaching. A
state which gave to literature an Emerson,
such men as Agassiz and Thoreau. and to
historical researches the services of a
tainly be reckoned with as an important
actor in the progress and development of
TT was in and about your state that was
produced an era which witnessed the
growth of a nation and standard of uni
versal patriotism very rarely equaled. In
some respects, then, my visit is of partic-
ular interest to me. 1 seem to stand here
at the cradle, it were, of American civ
ilization. Let it also be that the bonds of
friendship which for so many years have
united our two peoples may still further
be strengthened by mutual rivalry in the
fields of literature art and science. Should
this be the result of my visit to your
friendly and hospitable shores. 1 will have
gladly put up with having submitted to
the simultaneous interviews of over 1000
American preSSmen as well having and
1 frankly admit it, been inconvenienced by
the ever ready click of the numberless
photographers. Believe me, I have en-
joyed my trip and should it be my good
fortune to return to the United States,
know it will be no more as an entire
stranger
The prince was followed by Gov. Crane,
who extended a welcome on behalf of the
commonwealth
Secretary John D. Long of the navy de-
partment was introduced as representing
the government in Washington
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-03-07

bed. Devlin died in the city Jail this
morning at o'clock, under circum-
stances which were thought at the time.
pointed to suicide.
Devlin was arrested last night about
midnight by Officers Jenkins. Voiles and
Aye, as the result Of a fight between
Devlin and Luke Heery, a son of NJ.
Heery. Both young men were drunk at
the time and Heery had been stabbed
by Devlin with a large pocket knife.
The fight occurred near the corner of
Fourth and Jefferson streets, and Heery
was SO badly injured that the officers
found it necessary to carry him to his
home. Devlin and the others implicated
in the fight had escaped.
Devlin was brought to the police sta
ton, where he was booked only for be-
ing drunk and disturbing the peace. He
was then searched and locked up, and
remained in Jail the rest of the night.
Just before o'clock this morning Dev-
lin began to groan and breath heavily,
and Officer Aye, who had gone to the
cell door to try to talk to Devlin about
the cutting affray, called the attention
of Sergeant Owens to the prisoners con-
dition, and they decided to call a ply
sician.
City Physician Judd was called, and
his assistant, DR.. Brown, came down
and examined Devlin, and told the Of
ficerS that he was dying.
Devlin was unconscious, and expired
in a few minutes. Serg- Jenkins found
an empty two ounce bottle labelled oil