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$4,000 for a Settee.
From the Gentlewoman.


There is point somewhere. however
hard to define ii may be where a piece Of
furniture ceases to be furniture and be-
comes a work of art AS a matter OF
fact. though old for fits age 1t may be
much the worse. for age deteriorates wood
work but in proportion as 1t suffers de-
terioration In strength II very frequently
gains in appearance. For instance there
is no color quite like that Of old mahog-
any and genuine old oak, although, of
course. II is initiated: for il has a depth
of tone and richness of appearance never
seen in new work. But even artistic
merit is insufficient to account for the
huge prices which are constantly being
paid for old furniture at auction. Only a
week or two ago Chippendale settee
realized 92O41 at sale in town, a cab
met on the same occasion being pur-
chased for 91,410. Items like the sale Of
small circular table for E315. an old
English Chippendale clock for f4S3 and
a set of Queen Anne chairs for E36T los
seem almost insignificant by comparison.
yet they are worth recording as instances
of prices reached for old furniture this
year. Now, considered as furniture pure
and simple, these articles were no better
than hundreds of others made and sold
without comment every day of the week
In the best shops. but they were rare and
inasmuch as their history could be traced
they were genuinely the product of the
period TO which they were assigned.
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A Day in Client.

The true satisfaction of lingering I'm a
foreign town is that II gives a man. or
ought to give him, a new background to
succession OF irrelevant and transitory
object of interest" in which he is not
honestly and intimately interested. For
this reason a good test of enjoyment Is
the amount Of time one is glad to spend
in place. as little regardful of its
labeled sights" as its inhabitants At
Client fell deservedly between two
stools. l was not OF course insensble
to the obvious cali of the place-to it's
cathedral. paintings, burghers' belfry.
labyrinth OF canals, memories of French
and Spanish masters, wonderful Bebuin-
age. heroic legends of Van Artevelde
My point is that the obvious tourist
call is not enough. In the weller OF
facts about Client there should have
been some one fact of personality which
had actually appealed to me ard had
long set up tester of curiosity in my
mind. This would have been a call IL
would have wound the clock IL there
is no such antecedent prick, one need
not for that creep under the pension
table. IL is by no means necessary TO
be interested in Client; il is not ever
meritorious You may he interested i'm
Ripon. 1 did not prosper at Client be-
cause J was unable to meet myself at
the station. ] wandered up to the cathe-
dral, as | have said. and was told MANY
things about the Van Eycks When 7
emerged II was wild weather l hailed a
four-wheeled cab. With the windows
up, with rain flashing them, with the
wind chasing and cutting the cab with
my eyes screwed skyward at intervals
TO see the Hotel de Vile, half a palace
fifth OF church. | went round the
city. At the church door | commanded a
stop got out. got wet, heard a fragment
Of vespers. got wet again, got in, drove
on tn the station, trying to fold a map.
Al the station the rain ceased This is
what Client gave me. Tres juste
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Bakers Exhibit.

Just what happens TO the bread you
get from your bakers before il is ready
for you to eat will be shown at the food
show at Convention Hall every day for
two weeks. beginning tomorrow afternoon
\ fully equipped bakery has been in
stalled by a number of the leading bakers
or Washington and the up-to-date meth
Cd of making bread without the touch of
human hand to any of the ingredients will
be shown In every detail.
The firms interested in this exhibit are
the Boston Baking Company, Corby
Brothers. Behrens & Son. the Havenner
Baking Company, the Schneider Baking
Company, F. Stohlman. John G. Mein-
berg. NJ. Holzbeirlein and George Krafft's
Sons
The old-time hand methods are forever
gone as far as the leading Washington
bakers are concerned. Machinery is the
thing and 1t is to show how perfectly
and how thoroughly in keeping with san
itary principles it works that the little
bakery at the food show has been set UP.
When the flour comes to the bakery IL
is raised by an elevator to the sitter,
properly aired and freed from all impu-
rites and then deposited in the hopper
FROM the hopper 1t drops into the mixing
trough. 1t is weighed in the hopper. Near
the hopper Is the water tank where the
water is properly tempered before flow
ing into the weighing tank, from which
1t is poured into the mixing tank with the
Houf. MIX, salt. lara, yeast and malt are
then added. The mixing requires thirty
minutes, after which the dough is depos-
tied in steel troughs with covers
Thence ID Is placed in zinc drawers
where 1t remains for fifteen minutes,
when 1T is taken to the molding machine
and shaped for baking pans Once In the
pans 1t Is allowed time to rise, being shut
up all the while In tight boxes After this
step 1t is placed In the oven and baked
When done II is placed on steel racks and
allowed to cool. Then IL is ready for de-
livery. The entire process occupies about
seven hours.
And all the time 1t is going on the odor
Is enough TO make a chronic dyspetic
fairly ravenous.
If the charitable institutions Of the Dis
trict will notify Mr.. Wilmarth at Con-
vention Hall how many loaves of bread
they use every day he will arrange to
furnish them with a number of the loaves
which are made by the exhibition oven
The donations will be portioned out To
the various institutions pro rata
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BUTTERINE EXHIBIT.
Washington Dairy Company at the
Food Show

An exhibit that is sure to entertain and
instruct a large number of visitors TO
the food show will be the butterine ex-
hibit of the Washington Dairy Company
Of $40 Louisiana avenue northwest. This
firm deals in only strictly first-class but
terine. that is made with the closest OBJ
servance OF the pure-food law. and has
large sale of this commodity.
Many new problems have arisen with
the great growth OF the United States.
but none more vital than the purity OF
the food supply. While all foods should
he free from harmful elements. 1t Is most
vital that those taken three times day
should he above suspicion.
The strongest claim butterine has on
the American palate today lies In It's
wholesome purity. Congress in 1886 and
1906 passed special laws whereby a gov
eminent officer Is stationed at every place
where butterine is made. This officer not
only sees that each package is stamped
as a pure food but he tests the purity
of every ounce of material used in the
churning.
Furthermore. 1t is impossible to make
salable butterine in a place that is not
spotless. because the ingredients are so
fore quite safe on the score OF purity and
cleanliness. Then butterine must he
churned of materials of the very choicest
quality. No other will give the required
aroma. naVor and texture.
The butterine churner dare not sin
against the great American palate. be-
cause his own pocketbook would pay the
penalty. Today butterine sells strictly on
its merits.
Butterine is made of cream oleo oil
(Which is beef oil extracted from the best
cattle'. neutral and pure leaf. The cream
Is carefully treated and pasteurized be-
fore being used. The butter is fresh
churned daily in such quantities as are
necessary for days butterine churning.
The greatest cleanliness is observed in
the best factories. Butterine Is inspected
by United States Inspector, who sam
Piles the materials to determine whether
or not they comply with the standard
set by the law. He has access to all
parts of the churnery. and sees TO ii that
the regulations governing the industry
are carried out. No inspection stamp may
be used on any package without his sane
ton. The inspector reports regularly in
detail to his official superiors. Special
inspectors visit the churnery from time
to time to confirm the reports of the reg
ular inspector in charge. For this rea-
son butterine is in truth and in fact a
pure food.
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OLDEST ROMAN CAMP.
Interesting Discovery at Numantia
by German Scientist.

From the Westminster Gazette.
BERLIN. September 4.-The Koeli-
nische Zeitung publishes an account of
further remarkable excavations at Nu-
mania. made by Prof. Schulten.
These discoveries comprised both the
remains Of the city of Numantia itself.
and also of three superimposed Roman
camps on the hill of Castillejo. The
more recent discoveries are Of even
greater Importance, as Prof. Schulten has
located and unearthed the camp Of the
Consul Mancinus, whose army suffered
In 49, B. G. one of the worst disasters
, in Roman military history.
This camp Is nearly identical with the
present village of Renieblas, from five
to six kilometers east of Numantia. a
position which agrees with the descrip-
ton of Appian of the armed camp erected
by Fulvius Nobilior in 153 b. c. The
camp covers some forty hectares. space
sufficient for the whole 20OOO-2J.OOO OF
the consurs army. 1t lies on the slope
of q long hill facing Numantia. whence
the Romans could overlook the whole
Numantian plain and the enemy's town
without themselves being seen.
The location Of this Roman camp was
facilitated by the fact that the fortifica-
tions are still above the general level of
the ground, and are generally well pre-
served a fact which is ascribed to the
absence of trees. From a neighboring
hill the whole line OF Notifications can
be seen. running in straight lines without
regard for the inequalities of the soil.
The gate apertures. fianked by power
full towers, and covered by transverse
walls at a distance can plainly be seen.
The walls are 2L2 meters thick. and ex-
tend for about five kilometers. The bar
rack walls are partly constructed of large
blocks of stone. some being as big as
two meters long by one meter high. the
material used being easily worked lime
stone found near the camp. The camp is
described as the oldest Roman camp In
existence and its remains being of
unexampled importance for students of
Roman military history.
The excavations are proceeding rapid
ly. Already several barracks have been
uncovered, and every day brings some
relic of Importance, the iron finds be-
ing particularly well preserved owing 10
the dryness OF the climate. 1t is stated.
i however, that the funds supplied by the
kaiser. the ministry of cults and the
Archaeological Institute are exhausted,
and that further money will be needed
to complete the excavations.
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In a Pawnshop.

WALKING up Grand street he stopped
" near a pawnshop. He looked in the
window, in which were displayed many
things for sale Suddenly his eyes fell
upon a watch. and he shivercd as from
fever.
1t was his own watch,
Two years ago he pawned H. He had
then Just arrived from Russia and, being
penniIess. he was dragged. as are many
of his immigrant brethren, into the
cauldron of misery. He was looking for
a job. for any job at all. but. alas, he
was not able to get it. Over his head
was a strange heaven, sometimes a
beautiful. charming heaven, but strange.
Under him a strange earth and around
him strange atmosphere, strange faces,
everything strange
What is to be donel What Is to be
done?" he asked himself many times.
In the meantime his landlady reminded
him that he owed her already for two
months rent, and that If he did not pay
he would have to move at once.
MANY of my things are in pawn AL
ready" he said to himself 1.-The only
thing left to me is my watch, and with
1t cannot part. 1t has become part
Of my heart"
This watch was a present from his
Rose, from the girl so dear to him. 1t
was his only consolation in a strange
land among strange people with ice-cold
hearts. This watch reminded him of bet
ter times. of happier days. Looking at
1t. he always thought of his Rose, with
whom he spent so many happy hours
far from the noise of the city. in the
green field, or in the gigantic forest. or
near the clear, silver-like. infinite Dnieper.
They used to sit and weave golden
dreams. They would think of a bright
ruture, of glorious life. The world
around them, with its sordid realities, was
forgotten. A whole year they were hap
by, until he was compelled by circum-
stances in Russia to leave his native
land and fly to America. He promised
his Rose that he would send for her at
once. but though his desire was great,
his pocket was empty.
Misfortune followed him at every step.
He looks now at his watch, which is
also for sale. and his heart yearns for ii.
He would be willing to have his hand cut
off in order to get II back, his Rose
watch But he reminds himself that no
one will give him even a cent for his
hand. and from his eyes the tears begin
to flow, warm tears. bitter tears.
Many people pass by him, but in their
great hurry they do not pay the slightest
attention TO his tears. He stands near
the pawnshop window and his lips muir
muir Rose"
do you wish to buy anything?" in
quires one OF the pawnshop clerks, COM
ing out to him.
Mo- he answers In a muffied tone.
and he leaves the window with the feel
ing Of one who leaves a cemetery, where
he has buried a dear. a very dear friend.
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doctor" Charlatansky.

ONE morning las. week I was sitting
~ at my desk. Suddenly I heard a
knock at my door
Come i'm l said. and in came a
young man of about twenty-five years
with drunkard's face and rolled mus
tache. He wore high Russian boots and
a new overcoat, under which could he
seen an embroidered shirt
Are you sMr. Leavitt?" he asked in a
broken Russian tongue, handing me a
visiting card bearing the inscription.
Rev. DIR. Guardianship"
What can / do for you. sir? asked
him
Instead Of answering. he took out Of
lis pocket a letter and handed il to me
The letter was very complimentary to
Or. Charlatansky. but was also full Of
mistakes, and the signature of the
writer who was we'll known TO me.
was forged
Where did YOU study?" ] asked him.
In -. Petersburg he replied.
In -. Petersburg? What did you
study there
Philosophy" he answered.
Philosophy in st Petersburg Cniver-
sity?' I exclaimed IN establishment. lis
there then such II special branch as
philosophy | also am a little hit ac-
Puainted with the ~. Petersburg Uni
Nersity. and ] never heard Of such a
secret"
Il studied in - Petersburg the Sc
mite and classical languages and In
Vienna | received the degree OF Doc
tor OF Philosophy he insisted
Russian. as I see. you have forgotten
already, | said. SSrcastiCally. Would
you like TO converse in Hebrew"
An right he exclaimed, and muir
INJURED a few words
In what language did YOU speak Ia
me- / asked Was II the language OF
the Hottentots. of the Tartarians, or was
~ Nolapuck. all together
VIII you do thing for me - he
asked. ignoring my question. Il am a
stranger here. | have no one 10 help
me"
Sir" | said Russian and Hebrew you
10 not know. the letter of introduction
which you showed me Is a forged one
universities you never attended. not even
public school. and, therefore. ! shall not
do thing for you unless you bring me
a certificate that you are at least an
honest man"
He hastily left my house. and wher
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Harsh Treatment for Editors.

From the London Chronicle.
Mr. r. p. OConnors suggestion that
lingo newspaper editors should be put in
the forefront of the battle when war
comes. recalls the fate designed for Ber-
Inns two editors when the Russians oc-
cupied the city in 1850. Earlier in the
war these editors had written disre-
specially of the Russian and Austrian
sovereigns or peoples, though. according
to CARLYLE, who tells the story with
relish, the offensive expressions were
scarcely noticeable to the microscope in
our day, and below calculation for small
ness. 1t was ordered. however, that
they should be stripped and run the
gantlet OF a hundred Russian rods. But
an influential merchant prince interceded,
particularly on behalf of the elder editor.
aged sixty-seven and in the end the old
man was let off. while his junior received
only few switches to assert the prin-
ciple'
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Free Corn Flakes at Food Show

All who visit the beautiful booth OF the
Egg-O-See Cereal Company at the food
show will have an opportunity to learn
ju:t how good corn flakes and Egg-O-S See
wheat cakes are. for they will be served
free. Nothing is more delightful than a
good breakfast food. whether eaten at
breakfast or between meals. They are
great things for children, the EgR-O-See
foods, and many of the little ones, who
grow tired and hungry wandering around
Convention Hall with the grown.ups, will
welcome with delight a visit to the Egg
O-See booth.
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able living Not satisfied with theSdea OF
remaining a presser all his life. he en-
gagged a teacher and started to study and
prepare himself for college.
Meanwhile the years passed by. dropping
one by one into eternity. and the ex-
rresser became doctor OF medicine. lie
took an Office i'm Jackson street and sat
down tn wait for patient.
\ short time ago. while sitting I'm Jack
son Street Park. ! met the doctor. We
greeted each other. and 7 inquired as to
his, welfare.
The lot ~ - Young doctor is not an en-
VIA BILE one he replied. signing. Patients
who do not know me will not come to me
10 be cured An old acquaintance vii!
drop in my office for my advice and a
prescription gratis. or perhaps it is a
very good friend from whom I cannot
take any money. ] say J cannot though
7 could very we'll. but I must tell him at
first that ] cannot. He. of course. is per-
feCtIv satisfied with my token of friend
ship and does not try To convince me OF
tho contrary. Yes. YES. so ii goes with the
young physicians. with the poor devils!
Ny office costs me a lot of money.
the house. If not for use, at least for
show To advertise yourself in the
papers il also necessary, for the more
frequently your address appears In the
papers the better II is for you L 90 not
want to he M understood by You. | do
not want YOU to think that ] believe that
an advertisement will surely bring pa
TENTS. But for a young unmarried doc
tor IL is very necessary to have his adj
dress quite often in the papers. Who
knows, perhaps a marriage broker Will
get interested in you and Will procure you
money and a wife-I beg your pardon:
meant 70 say A wife with money. Yes.
the young disciples Of Aesculapius are
fTr tn
themselves and there is no one to back
them and TO put them on their feet.
Well ] replied. he ceased speak
ing, lit was your desire to become doc
tor. although YOU made nice living as
a presser. Now you must take the con-
sequences and be satisfied with title
without bread, instead of bread without a
title
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Thumb-Nail Sketches.
he was already outside heard him curse
By Ezekiel Leavitt.

he was already outside i heard him curse
me.
A few days afterward ! noticed In a
paper that there is now in New York a
very prominent visitor. a rabbi, who &C
complished much as a revolutionary, and
who served already a long term in the
"Schluesselburg Fortress: he Is a gradu-
ate of Heidelburg University and of OK
ford. and his name is Charlatansky. ON
another page of the same paper | saw
also an announcement that the famous
DR.. CharlatanSky and the well known
Prof" Bittergall opened Hebrew
school. where Jewish boys and girls will
receive A good and moral education, and
where they will be taught sixteen Ian
gIageS.
Woe woe TO the children who will
receive instruction from DR. Charlatan-
sky / said to myself 81 sincerely hope
that my Jewish brethren will not let them
selves be fooled by such Charla tanskys
whose place is either in an asylum or IN
Sing Sing.
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Parsimony and Thrift.
n the Philadelphia Record

FfOm tHt 7 HITHUtIFIIId fNtC'rU
That there is a decided difference between
parsimony and thrift is shown In the
following incident A business man
boarded an uptown trolley car receAtIy
and handed the conductor quarter.
which showed by its shining surface that
il was fresh from the mint. The con-
ductor on returning the change remarked
II shall keep this for my slot meter "
Curious to learn why a special coin was
required for the meter the passenger
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questioned the conductor. and was in
formed that he had discovered that a
new quarter dropped into the meter gives
a greater supply of gas than one which
has been In use, owing probably to the
fact that it's weight is slightly greater
than that of one which has become worn
through passing through many hands
This is an example of thrift as contrast
ed with the parsimony of the proprietor
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Worlds Highest Telephone.
eneva Corr. London Express

Geneva Corr. London Express.
The highest telephone line in the world
TO the Queen Margherita observatory. on
Monte Rosa. over 1900 feet high. has
just been completed. and Prof. Mosso will
now be able to communicate with the
queen In Rome. The observatory and
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Of a quarry. where a laborer was blown
high In the air by the premature ex-
plosion of a blast, but, falling into
soft bed OF clay and finding himself more
frightened than injured. the man took up
his crowbar and started to work again.
On pay day he discovered. to his sur
prise that his parsiminious employer
had ''docked'' him for the time he was
of the Job In his upward flight.
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the telephone line. which has been con-
structed a the expense OF the queen, took
six years TO complete Over several
stretches the telephone posts have>been
imbedded In ice and the wires stretch
over the Col d'Olen 10000 feet 10 tina,
observatory. In which Prof. Mosso spends
the greater part Of the year. The new
line will be OF great help to Alpinists in
distress on Monte Rosa
Omaha daily bee., 1909-04-25

permeating our common life-the new
democracy, II you willard they are yield
ing just as they have in the past, grudg-
ingly, without vision. They are paralyzed
by their own wealth and the pride of their
traditions. They would like to improve
things-but they do not see that the whole
aristocratic. feudalistic system upon which
they are operating belongs to a past age,
that religion is not charity, but Justice and
brotherly love. They are not ready to make
the self-sacrifice necessary, in the highest
sense, to save the life of their church.
It is, indeed, not at all surprising to
hear the clergymen OF rich and doctrine
bound churches, strike tine note of dis
heartenment. They themselves often work
hard, with a passionate earnestness OF de-
votion. but they do not get spiritual re-
suits. The church is not holding It's own;
people avoid the church. The clergy won
Ger why; they ask vainly, What is the
matter with the church, II even seems
to some of them that religion itself is de-
caying.
But religion is not decaying; it is only