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The Washington bee., 1911-08-26
PLATlNIZED GLASS
Oess Not Lose lie Transparency, but
II Produces an Odd and Tricky
Kind of Mirror.

Plahnized glass consists Of piece OF
glass coated with an exceedingly thin
layer Of a liquid charged with plati-
num and then raised to a red heat.
The platinum becomes united to the
glass in such d way as to form an odd
Kind of mirror.
The glass has not really lost its
transparency. and yet If one places it
against a wall and looks at it he sees
his image as in an ordinary looking
glass. But when light is allowed to
come through the glass from the other
side. as when It is placed in a window,
.t appears perfectly transparent, like
ordinary glass.
By constructing a window Of plati-
1ized glass one could stand close behind
the panes in an unilluminated room
and behold clearly everything going
on outside, while passersby looking at
the window would behold only a fine
mirror or set of mirrors in which their
own figures would be reflected while
the person inside remained invisible
In France various tricks have been
contriVed with the aid of this glass.
In one a person seeing what appears
to be an ordinary mirror approaches It
to gaze upon himself, A sudden
change in the mechanism sends light
through the glass from the back, where
upon it instantly becomes transparent.
and the startled spectator finds him
self confronted by some grotesque fig
ure that had been hidden behind the
glass.-Harper's Weekly.
The Washington bee., 1911-08-26
The OPiuin of Grocer.

Grocer appears in HOlinshed's Chron-
icle, 1880, as ''grOsser," and in other
medieval records it is sometimes writ
ten "engFosser" and was applied to
the spicers and pepperers who were
wholesale dealers in various spices
that is, who dealt en- grOs-in large
quantities, as distinguished from ''re-
orators" who were retail dealers. The
GrOcers' company first adopted the
word grocer in 1873, when the spicers
and pepperers allied themselves into a
single OradOn.-LOndOn Express.
The Washington bee., 1911-08-26

THE WOMAN'S EXCHANGE.
MRS. 8. z WORMLEY, ProprietresE.
Salads Made ts Order Notions. School Sup
plies. Gents Furnishing, Magazines and
Periodicals. PlaiH Sewing Agent for
Laundry, Cgt Flowers, and Dry Cleaning
High School and College Pelnsnts
Phone North 1893. 465 Florida Ave. n. W.
Washington, D. @.
The Washington bee., 1911-08-26
Every Woman Can Have That Glory If She Wishes It.

woman have long hair, it is glory to her- Cor HIS
The Washington bee., 1911-08-26

This for hair beautiful hair
Do this kind
particulars Madam D. Perkins the SC1en
Scalp Specialist Colo, who astonishing the world with
her wonderful hair
best advertisement With these ha
1t had length our nches)
What did for hair doing for hundreds OF others and
Matchless Preparations My
stops falling hair breaking off cures split ends removes
matt harsh thick thin;
kinby will wonderful
Doven Do not interested
mens all United by mail Write send
INFORMATION, taking
enclosed do have need a
Of and scalp physical
when enclosed the
when first began Send for booklet
None
world The T D. P Scientific Scalp Preparation
Madam Perkins, sole agent.
The Washington bee., 1911-08-26
This Tells The Story Copyri6hted March 24th, 10
Woman, Stop, Wait, Listen, Read

Madam 7 D. Perkins OF Colo who has FIVE in
globe
the scalp dark skin Madam Perkins
vaing growing will hair II there
successful
failed Have written her: II not and want l
Be o
write your very plain reply Don't
write un lies business
If woman long S a glory herI Cor,
The Washington bee., 1911-08-26
A Useless Question.

They have named the baby after
Uncle BelshaZzar."
"Has Uncle BelShaZZaT mOneyY'
do you suppose they liked the
name P"-Pittsburg Post
The Washington bee., 1911-08-26

financial troubles. Reunites the sepa-
rated, causes speedy marriages with
one of your choice. No cards allowed
in her place OF business No ones Ill
wishes filled; strictly Z Christian lady,
and depends entirely on her heavenly
gift. If you are painful or ailing, think
you have been witchcrafted, go to see
her. She spent thirty years in the
jungles of Africa and has travelled
through thirty-fouf States, doing good
wherever she went. Read St. John.
9th chapter, 33d verse; IF this man
is not of God, he could do nothing"
1 for one, as one in the midst. My
heart ached from the cruel treatment
Of my husband and the way he would
throw away his time and money, until
l consulted this wonderful lady. II
will soon be year. Through her he
has been a loving husband, and to-
day he presents me with Z lovely lot
on which he will build a home.
Tongue can't praise her too highly. -
Thousands are focking to see this
wonderful lady daily, Her powerful!
consultation when needed has sent
sunshine to the homes of all who call
ed. Don't put off, but call at once.
If you wish to enjoy future happiness.
Don't delay. Highly indorsed by all
the press, teachers, preachers, lawyers
and doctors, and come we'll recon-
mended by four of the leading lodges,
The 5. NJ. T., United Order Of True
Reformers, also the Ualanthan Court
The church society of her home,
known by the name of United Sisters
OF Charity Of the Missionary Church.
and loved by all. God has endowed
her with an unspeakabIe blessing to
aid humanity. She deals in nothing
to be ashamed of.
She wants to hear from all that are
IN trouble or distress. Address
The Washington bee., 1911-08-26
Cruel.

Mrs. Benham-Every time I sing to
the baby he cries Benham-He gets
his ability as q musical critic from my
side Of the house.-New York Press.
The Washington bee., 1911-08-26

Bring your job work to The Bee
)fhce, or address w. Calvin Chase
lr, 100 Eye street n. w, or 1917
Florida avenue n. w.
The Washington bee., 1911-08-26

Prosperity demands Of US NOR,
kSudence and moderation than adver
sly.
Washington telegraph., 1911-06-23
Money in Pecan Culture.

The owner Of an S0-acre pecan or
chard In south Georgia recently re-
fused an offer of $1,000 for an acre of
it. This orchard is twelve years old
1t has probably been bearing from i've
to six years. Il is estimated that pc
can orchards can be brought to bear
ing age at cost of $40 or less an
acre.
In dozens of districts in the South
land for pecan orchards may be had
at from $40 to $25 an acre, as we'll
located and as productive as are to be
found anywhere. By the selection Of
the proper variety Of nut ana proper
care in handling the orchard there is
no question as TO the fine profits
which can be made within few
years. A 12.year-old orchard is Just
reaching its full maturity Indeed, its
bearing value continues to increase
year by year, and f. is good for 100
years or more. Under the best meth
DDS In vogue today it can be made
productive after five or six years.
Yazoo Sentinel
Washington telegraph., 1911-06-23
II Was Not a Legal Laugh.

Talking over the telephone constii
tutes personal conversation, but
laughing over the telephone may not
be a legal laugh. This is the offhand
opinion given by Municipal Judge Ed
win k Walker.
The question arose In a lawsuit be-
ing tried between e. Goodfriend, $3.50
South Halsted street, and H. Klug-
man, 491 Wells street Goodfriend
sued for the price of a fur collar that
did not suit him.
"Did you have personal conversa-
ton with Klugman about this collar?'
Attorney Lloyd M. Brown asked.
mo" Goodfriend replied, 81 talked
10 him over the telephone. He didn't
talk much, though. He began laugh
ing as soon as he heard my voice"
"Well, that was a personal conver-
sation," replied the Judge.
"He laughed loud at me and seemed
to be mirthful because l did not get
what wanted, when I bought the col
lar of KIM
"We won't consider that legal
laugh" Judge Walker said.-Chicago
Inter Ocean.
Washington telegraph., 1911-06-23
new NEWS OF YESTERDAY
Politics of First Noted Member
Of Vanderbilt Family.
Commodore Would Not Recognize
srother-in-Law for Two Years Be-
cause the Latter Voted Against
Henry Clay for President.
BY E. ]. EDWARDS:

In his later years, when he was un-
deniably the railroad king Of America,
few persons knew what was the poll
tics of Commodore Vanderbilt, or
whether he had any at all. But in the
earlier part Of his career, and espe-
claily when he was gaining the
sobriquet of Commodore, through MS
work In building up the largest Meet
OF river and coastwise vessels In the
world, he left no opportunity for doubt
as, to where he stood upon the po-
littcal issues of the day. Then the
Commodore was a staunch Wing, lie
was also an enthus .3stic admirer- OF
Henry Clay, and he was q. strong pro
tectionist Of the Henry Clay sehooi
Of protection.
On the other hand Samuel Barton,
who had been a boyhood playmate Oh
the commodore's and had eventually
become the latters brother-in-law ana
intimate friend in adult life, was as
staunch a Democrat as there was 10
be found in the east. He idolized An,
drew Jackson, was a great admirer ol
Martin Van Buren, and stood firmly
Washington telegraph., 1911-06-23
An Arabic Pompeil.

The discovery of what may be
called an Arabic Pompeii in the neigh
borhood of Cordova has recently been
reported. This was once a pleasure
resort of the great Khalif Abderrah-
man ILL.,, who erected it between 936
and 961, has been jealously concealed
by the Spanish archeologists, and
came to light accidentally through the
examination of certain fragments of
Arabic sculpture of the tenth century
recently deposited In the museum of
Cordova. The remains may be Cas-
signed to the Egyptian or Copto-
Arabic school, and among them the
most remarkable are the specimens of
glass-work with silver sheen, the
secret of which has long been lost,
and the painted and glazed pottery
made out of ealcined clay. So far,
the excavations appear to have been
most inefficiently conducted, and much
valuable material has been destroyed.
1t is hoped that the Spanish govern
ment will now arrange for the scien-
tifc examination of site which is
likely to supply much information on
little known chapter of the history
of Moorish art.
Washington telegraph., 1911-06-23
MECCA FOR LONELY
Rich Tourists Fave Unique Club
in Paris.
Fabulous Travellers Club Where Rich
Americans May Meet desirable"
French, and Avoid "Undesirabie"
Americana at PalVa Palace

Paris.-When very rich and preml-
nent Americans like J.. Pierpont Nor
gan, w. X. Vanderbilt, Fa Frank
Gould. Pierre acknowledgements, Jef-
ferson de Mont Thompson-and oth-
ers too numerous to mention-arflVe
In Paris 1t is with two natural social
requirements: to meet deslfaoie
French and avoid undesirable Amefl-
cans.
A unique Paris club, the Travellers,
aids them in both ambitions. Nor does
it prevent them, In spare moments,
meeting and avoiding each other,
We all do 1t. AL Americans or
Paris, except simple tourists, are un-
der a strain of meeting and avoiding.
It might seem snobSish were the cause
less painful; Paris is so lonely for
Americans.
Hundreds of all kinds of depressed
fellow countrymen approach us IN
cafes or public squares and plead:
do let me hear you talk; I'm dying
for the sound of the dear home
tongue!' The craving Is SO genuine,
and the thing has been done SO often.,
that we all "avoid" a little.
otherwise we would be loaded up,
with bores and helpless parties, bat
tening on us for amusement and So
eiety. And so it is exactly with Mr..
Sharpless of Philadelphia, Mr.. Macy
of New York, Mr.. Keep Of Chicago,
Mr.. Lambert of st. Louis, and all the
other American members of the Tray-
elers' club. Only more so.
1t is a unique club in Paris. It Is
not English, French OF American, but
all three in one. Americans above
the tourist class cannot get on alone
In Paris.
1t is, by far, the most magniflcently
housed club in Paris. The Jockey
club is situated above the Grand cafe.
The Union Artistique has valuable
grounds of the Champs Eylsses; but
Its building Is ramshaekle. The Club
of the Rue RoYale has slice of Ga
eriels noble old columned palace on
Washington telegraph., 1911-06-23
s-YEAR-oLD is BIcYeLIsT
California Tot ) Expected soon to
Master som9 Stunts of Triek
Rllders.

Los Angeles tal-on a tiny BIZ
cycle made to otder Harry Legouby
OF this city. AGED three years and
five months, is developing into an ex-
pert bicycle rider. Five months ago
his parents had tb have a wheel made
for him, as he ih small for his age
and they could not find one small
enough for him, Now he rides all
day long, going two or three miles at
time
Sunday he took(a four-mile ride, ac-
companied by his mother on her BIZ
cycle, Harry rode with SO much
strenuosity that his mother was quite
fatigued at the end of the ride, while
he was not In the least tired He is
a sturdy little fellow with sparkling
brown eyes and determined chin
which indicates his mastery over
things in general which come his
Washington telegraph., 1911-06-23
FAILS no SHOW UP
Jake Curtis, Arrested for Carrying
Pistol Dies Not Appear
fbr Trial

Jake Curtis,l colored, of Nash
vile, was ARRESTED here Monday
charged with cfrryiug a pistol. His
trial was set fos Tuesday morning
at 10 O'Clock, but Jacob failed to
put in his appearance and the trial
was continued over until Thursday.
It is alleged that Curtis had the
gun in his gril and was showing it
to several, res5 5lting in his being
turned up to tt c officers.
Neither the defendant or prose-
cutting witnesses Is appeared for trial
Tuesday. so the case was dismissed
for lack Of proAecation.
Washington telegraph., 1911-06-23
The Travellers Club.

the Place de la Concordo-shared,
however, with the Automobile club
and a hotel
The Travellers is installed in a bi-
lou palace that cost Napoleon III.
some 100000 francs. Situated in
the best part of the Avenue des
Champs Elysees, its interior decora-
tions render it unique even among
the noble buildings OF Paris. During
the last brilliant years of the second
empire it was the home of the meteor
ic Marquis le Paiva-whese SOU
vonir imparts piquant favor to. the
reverie of club members.
The fabulous silver Bathroom of lie
Paiya, with its onyx fittings. ruby
decorations and Oriental mirrors; still
exists-for good Americans to reflect
on the vanity of pomp and self-indul,
gence. lie Paiva died in Silesia in
1884 her last ten years having been
spent in piety and charity.
She was a Russian beauty of the
hUmblest origin. Her husband was q
little takor. He disappeared. She
Washington telegraph., 1911-06-23

came to Paris to seek work and turned
out to be musical. Introduced to the
literary and artistic set by the mu-
slcan Henri Hery, she fascinated Ma
poIean the Third. A Spanish noble
man, the Marquis le Paiva, married
hef-at Napoleon's request-to give
her respectability. She lived with
the marquis in this palace gloriously-
und one day, the marquis gave
great dinner party and at dessert
blew his brains out Which gave him
back responsibility. Later, she fed
Paris, under suspicion as a Russian
spy, leaving all her treasures behind
to end her life In peace and
charity. She married Bismarck's
cousin, the Count de Donnesmarck,
first governor of Alsace-Lorraine
There was a woman.
Now her Paris palace, unique for its
heavy splendor, is this club house. Ar
sene Houssaye, in his Confessions"
tells how the reputation of its marvels
fired French imaginations of his day.
The famous architect, Pierre Man
quin, called in the leading artists of
the second empire to execute his
plans. Paul Baudry, De Launay and
Carrier decorated its salons. Bel
leuse sculptured its marbles and paint
ed its allegorical figures. There are
panels of wood carving that took six
years TO execute. In all ten years
were occupied. The kitchens In the
basement extend under the entire
building. Dinners of 10 covers have
been cooked in them without stratning
their resources.
Washington telegraph., 1911-06-23

In Austria something like a crisis
has occurred in the theatrical profes-
sion owing to SO many actresses finding
themselves in straitened circum'
stances. The women's committee of
the Stage Society has taken the mat
ter in hand.
1t has been found that many girls OF
good families go on the stage in order
to advertise their beauty and to en-
able them to make good matches. They
are willing to work for small salaries,
and this affects the pay Of other ac'
tresses. AS remedy for this evil
managers are asked to place girls of
great beauty but of no artistic gifts
among the supers instead Of as at
present. intrusting them with small
speaking parts.
In order. to warn girls of the fact
that stage career is not a certain
road to fortune the committee has cir
culated the facts as to the actual sal
aries paid. Only per cent. of Aus
trian actresses earn over 5000 a
month, per cent. earn over s100, IA
per cent. over $50. Fifty-five per cent.
earn less than $50, and 21 per cent.
less than S24 q month
Washington telegraph., 1911-06-23


Ella Wheeler Wilcox Warns England.
Ella Wheeler Wilcox was the guest
of honor at literary luncheon given
in the Connaught rooms, says Lon
don dispatch to the New York Ameri-
can. There were sixty-six at lunch
con and Mrs. Wilcox was the only
woman present. The poetess, having
made tour of the world, asserts her
right, based en- observation, to call
on England to show an imperial SYM
pathy for what she considers the
"downtrcdden colonies This opin-
ion she has voiced in her Coronation
Ode which was read at the luncheon
and which sounds a note Of warning
to the English to love their colonies.
Washington telegraph., 1911-06-23

way, and bicycles in particular. His
parents have hard time to keep him
from passing every minute of the day
on his wheel, and to keep him off the
busy streets of town with it.
The parents and friends of the little
fellow are convinced that he Is the
youngest bicycle rider in the city.
While he is doing only straight away
riding now, and needs his mothers
ielp when he is getting on. his wheel,
it is expected that he Will learn to
get on alone soon and will master
some Of the simpler performances Of
the trick riders
Washington telegraph., 1911-06-23
A Celebrity.

"Who is the chesty individual pos
ing in front of PLIERS drug store?"
ooh, that's Colonel Todd, one of
our most prominent citizens. Ho
claims to be an intimate friend of
Christy Mathewson."
Washington telegraph., 1911-06-23

by his Jeffersonian principles when
engaged in occasional political argu-
ments with the commodore.
In the early forties Mr.. Barton re-
ceived the offer of the Democratic
nomination for congress in the dis
trict of which Staten Island, the birth
place and residence of both himself
and the commodore, constituted the
chief part. The commodore at that
time had greatly. enlarged his steam
boat operations. In view of these
commercial enterprises, Mr.. Barton
sought his brother-in-law and said to
him:
"Cornel, the Democrats say that
can be nominated for congress in our
district. II l am nominated I am
pretty sure to be elected. | thought
would come and see you and ask you
what you think about it."
well, If you want to go to con-
gress, why don't you go?" replied the
commodore.
Then you wouldn't have any objee-
tions?" asked Mr.. Barton.
81 don't care whether you go to
congress or not" retorted the COM
mbdore. "I won't give you any sup
port, because you are a Democrat, but
won't oppose you"
Thus satisfied that the commodore
was indifferent to his election to con-
gress, Mr.. Barton accepted the nomi-
nation and was elected Two years
later there came the great presiden-
tial campaign In wk!ch Henry Clay
was the candidate Of the Wings and
James K. Polk of the Democrats.
Commodore Vanderbilt was intensely
sure that Henry Clay would be elect
ed, and he used all the influence he
had to bring support to the Clay
ticket.
After the election, and while he was
still feeling deeply the defeat of his
political idol, the commodore learned
that his brother.in-law had voted for
the Democratic candidate. At their
first meeting thereafter the commo-
dore's pent up wrath broke forth. so
you voted against Henry Clay" he
cried. well, when you voted against
Henry Clay you voted against me. l
don't want to have anything more to
do with you."
With those few words the interview
ended. For a little over two years
Commodore Vanderbilt did not speak
to or In any way recognize his broth
er-in-law Then he became as init
mate as ever with him; and from that
day until his death no man ever knew
the commodore to permit his political
opinions to influence his personal con-
duct.
Copyright, 1911. by E. ]. Edwards. All
Rights Reserved)
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1911-11-08
BRANDENBURG REELECTED
MAYOR OF NO. ARLINGTON.

Although only eighty-nine votes were
cast in North Arlington yesterday, the
fight there was about as interesting as
any held in these parts. Several con-
tests were on, and the candidates
worked hard to bring out the vote.
They managed to get out s~ix-sevenths
Of 1t. The most important fight was
for the office of mayor. The con-
tenders were two Democrats, the
present mayor, William Brandenburg,
ir., and Councilman Edward O'Hara.
former was victorious, winning by
a vote of SO to 36.
There were six contenders for three
co~uncllmanic berths. George Fleming,
a present member of the council and
a Democrat. received 81 votes. Sidney
Whitla, Republican, received 81 votes;
Harry Mckinley. Republican, so;
Peter Ri~ttwigger, Democrat, IS; John
Schaeffer, Democrat, 81; Robert Shure,
Republican, 80. Fleming. Whitla and
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1911-11-08
BELLEv|LLE FOR
FIRST TIME VOTES
UNDER TOWN RULE
Republicans Retain Control OF
Government by Majority
of One.

Voters of Belleville yesterday cast
their ballots for the first tome under
the town form of government and also
for the first time elected Town Coun-
ell CT six members ant a mayor. The
Republicans retain control of the mu-
nicipal government by a majority of
one member. There will be three Re
publican councilmen and three Demo-
cratic councilmen. Mayor-elect Den
ison is a Republican and will have the
deciding vote. The Democrats have
gained two members in the town body.
The new councilmen who were elect
ed yesterday are School COMMISSIONS
Emil c.. Merit, Frank ] Car 'agher,
Henry Mccormick, Herman T. Hansch-
ka and George /. Byron. The only pres
n member of the Council who was
returneH is Frank A. Cadiz. He de-
feated Councilman Edmund w. Beeh-
toldt. Democrat, in the First ward.
are the two lone MEMBER of the Coun-
Gil who will again serve.
Mcrtz Defeats FalIows.
The most interesting couneilmanic
battle of the day was in the Third
ward, where Councilman-elect Mert2
defeated Councilman Harry NJ. Fail
lows and Ross Fl. Foster, Democrat.
Mr.. Mertz had defeated Mr.. Fallows at
the Republican primaries. but the lat
ter refused to abide by the result, and
ran as an Independent candidates. Mr..