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They are made up Of those various
countries and of various historic perl
DDS; we borrow at present not only from
France, but from England and Japan.
And the old modes, of course, are
adapted to modern demands; wherefore
it is difficult in the adaptation to trace
back to the origin. This season we are
to have the high pulled sleeve of the
days of Louis XIV. and elaborate waist
coat Of the same period. The straight
front waistcoat is of the next Louis
time, and the Empire coat brings us to
another period. The strictly tailored
walking costume we get, we are told,
from the London tailors, but surely
much improved upon by the American
man of shears. .
In materials and trimmings we bark
back to days of rich stuffs and flower
adornment. Velvet will be much worn,
it is so becoming and dressy; there will
be a great deal of hand-work, handmade
lace and embroideries; colored shoes
will continue in high fashion, especially
for evenings, although colored uppers
with patent-leather tips will appear.
The colored shoes come down to us from
the superfne days, as does the elbow
sleeve with the deep frills OF lace and
the deep-pointed bodice, still to remain
in style. 1t looks bit queer to see the
brown hands of a girl of the day ex-
tending from the delicate lace ruff1es
we were wont to associate with fingers
Of aristocratic attenuation and pallor,
but the girl of the present seems serene
ly unconscious of any anachronism. -
The fashionable walking skirt is of
circular cut and instep length, and the
accompanying coat is long and close fit,
ting, but not so long as the separate
wrap To bind these utility skirts vel
vet is used, that the appearance be neat,
no frayed edges suggesting untidiness.
And the economically minded, as all
sensible women should be, no matter
how long the purse, will approve of the
utility skirt of the day also because the
shoes are protected, the skirt short
enough not to brush against the upper
parts and make them dingy.
The box coat and long semi fitting
separate wrap now gives place to the
Empire coat, which defines the figure
more or less clearly. One of black
broadcloth should prove an excellent
investment; if the material were very
fine and lovely this wrap would answer
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well for any occasion; embroidered COL
lar and revers and large, fancy buttons
should be the trimming. But we may
state right here the tendency is for the
lighter colors for dressy wear; this is
to be what is called color season; by
which is not meant necessarily snowy,
loud" season, but one where sombec
shades are in the background.
White waists for wear with various
skirts are to be in full favor. worn as
they have not been for several years.
Those of fine white, trimmed with some
handmade lace and embroidery, will
be well liked, and white nets are to be in
mode. Spangled robes will be affected
by those that care for that sort of thing,
but they always remind us of the circus,
and we think them very trying, unless
one have very bright eyes and bril-
liant complexion.
Separate waist of silk and chiffon will
be worn as part of the three-piece suits;
answer for some more than usually
dressy morning affair, be just the thing
for afternoon dress, and do we'll enough
for evening. Last year we remember
beautiful costume of gray; the skirt
fine broadcloth, the waist a creation of
gray chiffon, velvet and lace; the wear
er a handsome pale brunette, it was very
effective.
Does this appeal to you as a play on
@blue-a color very common and not
considered especially suitable for any,
thing save the common wear, and yet we
hold that use of the delicate tones
would make most effective costume for
formal occasions-a skirt of fine dark
blue broadcloth and a long coat Of the
same; the waist of gray-blue chiffon,
made with high pulled sleeves, the lower
part unlined, the arm showing through
the transparency; here and there some
metallic 1uster, in the girdle back and
front, and perhaps a necklace or dog
collar of silver filagree.
Costumes will again be made up on
boned and fitted Innings. Save in de-
tails, which are of utmost Importance
in giving the right touch of fashionable
ness, styles are very similar to those Of
last year. The sleeve is perhaps the
most decided departure, the puff we'll
above the elbow. Plain goods will be in
better form than novelty mixtures;
those that cannot afford broadcloth, or
desire lighter weight goods, will do we'll
to choose Henrietta.
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the flower trimming,whichi is to be q fea-
ture OF the winter millinery. And very
pleasing we consider the use of flowers
during the cold days, think they con-
trast so prettily with velvets and other
rich materials. -.
We cannot slavishly follow English
and French fashions for several good
reasons, among them difference of eli
mate. That which English haze would
soften, in our bright light looks gaudy.
At this season of the year, when French
and English country life is at its height,
especially in the United Kingdom, are
plaids looked upon as picturesque and
very suitable for the fading days of au-
tumn-every year are brought for
ward. On this side they never become
80 popular, and certainly are much too
conspicuous for town wear. Still they
are worn, and in the country are pleas
ing in the later days Of the season.
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~; Russia, though not over-early I'M
getting to the scene of action, and no
great account when arrived, asked for,
an outrageous sum, great deal more
than the claim made by the United
States. The Great Bear frequently
wants the lions share. :
But to tell Mr. Corbin's story: Tho;
expedition to the relief of the legations,
will be remembered as the most COM,
posite army since that of the SIXTH
crusade. It was composed of Japs,,
Russians, Americans, English, French,
Germans and Italians. They took Pc
King and relieved the legations. tt
was decided to have formal entry;
through the city, and great were the
preparations therefor. Each nation;
wished its troops to lead the parade
except that the English and Americans
commanders surrendered to the Japa-
nese their claims to the first prece-.
dence. Chaffee and Gaselee assured
the Japanese commander that, in their
opinion, he was entitled to precedence,
because Japan had the most troops
present. 1t was finally agreed between
all the commanders that the matter
should be settled at conference. The
day Of the conference came. Gen.
Gaselee proposed his plan that tho
armies should be arranged in order Of
the numerical strength Of the repre-
sentation. The Russian general, Limo
witch, assented, and quickly turned to-
the Japanese marshal. How many
troops have your he asked. The jap
said he had $500. Well said Limo
witch, you go second. I have $780,
That muttered Gen. Chaftee, with 81.
gasp of surprise at the Russians au-2
dacity, lis q dashed lie!' The conver-
sation had been through an interpre-
ter. Linovitch was mildly interested
in the exclamation and asked the In
Eterpreter what 1t was the American
general had said. oh said the inter-.
prefer, he was surprised that you had
80 many troops
E. Then. Mr.. Corbfn adds finishing
touch with this: IT is good story as
II stands, and shows Z character which,
to the envious is strictly Russian. Tho
addenda which comes from foreign
attache iss even more interesting. The.
attache was standing outside the coun-.
ell. Lnovitch was the first to hustle
out. He did not know LinoYitch then
nor his nationality; but he looked i'm
portant enough to be saluted with s
respectful Good morning, general.
Good morning replied Linovitch IN
the most perfect English. Tt Is q
pleasant day, It Il not z =
KATHER1NEP POPE
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ID mMafsof the American system" In
1879 Hts fame was established with tie
publication of "Poor Richards Ais
manac,' and for Is years his witty.
worldly-wise sayings in this were very
influential in molding the new Ameri-
can character The almanac in time
was translated into many languages.
In 1876 Franklin was made clerk of
the general assembly and next year
was appointed postmaster of Philadel-
phia. In 1743 he presented plan for
the formation of an academy, became
founder of the great University Of
Pennsylvania. In 1744 he. founded the
American sPhilosophic society.
Though engaged in such important
public duties as these mentioned,
Franklin, the Investigator and invent
or, had time to pursue work in other
fields of greatest interest to him. He
invented the Franklin stove, improved
the city s lighting, fire, paving and po-
lice departments, and conducted cleo
trical Investigations. 1t was in 1852
he made the celebrated kite expert
ment, with the result that 'Franklin's
scientific views won their way
through surprised incredulity into &C.
ceptance both in France and England.
The degree of LII. D. was voted him
by Oxford, Edinburg and St. Andrews,
and he became F. r. S. and was award
ed the Copley gold medal"
In 1853 we find him postmaster gen..
eral for the colonies, and the next year
serving as commissioner from Pennsyl-
vania to the 1ntercolonial congress,
which met to consider action in the
threatening French and Indian war.
Franklin offered a plan combining To-
cal independence with union, aud some
scholars think If this plan had been
followed the revolution itself might
have been avoided. During the prog
ress of the war Franklin rendered most
valuable assistance to BraddOck by
giving his personal security for sup
plies furnished by the Pennsylvania
farmers. In 1864 he was sent to Eng
land to represent the colonies on a tax
question and remained as leading rep
resentative. He won such favor there
as to be instrumental in having the
stamp act repealed. Not quite UNDER
standing matters at home, he urged
the colonists to submit to. the small
tax on tea, but when he found war in
evitable, returned and set his shoulder
to the wheel for his native land.
All during the American revolution
Franklin represented American inter-
ests in Europe, and was particularly
successful in France. His scientific
reputation, his dignity of character
and charm of manner, made him ex-
tremeIy popular in French literary. So
cial and political circles, and his wis
dom and fertility of resource secured
for the government aid and conces-
sions which no other man possibly
could have obtained" He procured
loans: concluded a treaty with France.
a defensive and offensive alliance;
signed the preliminary articles Of
peace. and the defnitive treaty Of
Paris. .z.s...---.
CHRISTOPHER WEBSTER
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would lead us to believe that anti
Russian Journalism, melted by the
fast-increasing Jewish control of the
worlds press agencies, is responsible
for the feeling, and that the feeling is
over-warm. The writer makes state
ment he would have the impartial
reader weigh carefully-that Russia
has never yet repudiated her obliga-
tions.
The anti-Russian feeling is of decid-
ed strength, and the attitude of Ameri-
ca towards Russian craftsmanship is
not so very different from that OBJ
tanning over in the mother country.
The Fortnightly contributor, whom we
have quoted above, asserts that RUS
sian craftsmanship to the average
Engljshman is synonym for false
hood, while Russian ambassador is
an Annanias in the flesh. The duplic-
ity and mendacity of Russian states
manship is an article of faith with
Englishmeh, about which 1T is useless
to- contend; The Russiaps claim how:
ever, that in every instance Of alleged
bad faith, the time and the circum-
stances were such that they could not
carry out what they intended TO- carry
out. ~ 70 =: -
It is very difficult for the ;sAnglo-
Saxon, the American and Englishman,
to understand the half orfenta Rus-
Sian mind. The Slav seems .untrust-
worthy, his ideals very foreign =, The
code of honor Of the westerner is
builded on straightforwardness-a at
least Sc the Anglo-Saxon believes
fisticuff methods of defense and attack
are employed rather than the use of
Guplicity. The Anglo-Saxon declares
nc understanding can be arrived at
with the Russian until the latter has
made an advance in honesty. In our
reading on the theme under discussion
we came across the phrase manner in
which Russian diplomacy outran Rus.
sian preparedness for war with ia
pan;;" and the assertion: "F'or years to
come Russia can never be terrible in
war with educated nations, because she
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naturally aimed at proving that shell
had intended all along to restore what
was Tot her own, but had resented thd
attempt on the part of Japan to humii-'i
late her by compelling her to do so. i
! '":Sccondly, she. declined to allow the
wording Of the treaty clauses to con-|
vey the impression that Japan was
debating to her, while she was obey
ing. Hence the Russian ENJOYS insist
ed that their: Japanese colleagues
should expressly adopt identical, selfl
denying ordinances which according to
the original clauses of the draft of the
treaty Russia, and only Russia, was to|
sign.
Thirdly, instead of allowing Japan
to adjudicate for herself the honor of
championing China and Korea, RUSSIA
openly took their part, insisted during
the discussion that their international
status should be fairly reckoned witnI
and endeavoring to revive rights OF
theirs which still, exist in theory but
are dead in practice. !:
lastly, whenever in dealing with
any clause Russia made up her mind
not to dispute the substance of the de-
mand preferred, she still insisted on
the proposal being so worded that She
should not appear to sign away rights
other than her own or connive at a fu-
ture policy of absorption which She
was unable to Endorse" !
AS instance that fiat falsehood is rel
sorted to by the Russian leader at
times a story is told by Rutherford
Corbin jim Harper's Weekly. This ia
Russian: diplomacy as it is held by the
Anglo Saxon, and, as we have suggest
ed above, the Anglo-Saxon may be-
given to exaggeration, unjust judy
ment. We tell the tale as it was told
to US. = :
The incident cited took place when
the nations sent their soldiers to the
relief of the legations at Picking; and,i
though we desire fair play for Russia
we may digress moment to call to re-
mcmbrance of the reader the greedi-''
ness evinced by the Great Bear when
China came to settlement of indemni-i
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cietyspagffstildnsda ahes ata ts tsfashre to
award a. sum: for the proper commem-
Grafton of the Franklin bicentenary,
and prompt response was made, an
appropriation of 100000; this sum
Gov. Pennypacker, with an economy
that could not but have met with the
approval of the author Of Poor Rich
ard" cut down to $4,000.
Gov. Pennypaeker does not cut. the
appropriation because of any want of
appreciation of the hero Of the celebra-
ton, for he is close student of the
life of Franklin and an historian of
note. The governor will preside at the
ceremonies, and President Roosevelt
has promised 10 be present! :. F he fed
eral government as we'll as the state
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When declaration of war was made
upon Russia during the Crimean strus-
Gle of the allied nations against the
Great Bear, the text of the declaration
contained these words-"to save Eu-
rope from the preponderance of a
power which has violated faith and
treaties and defies the opinion of the
civilized world" .
And for long England has held the
cars people people in no ways to be
trusted. For 300 years Russia and
England have been more or less at
quarrel, which fact may account for
the attitude Of Englishmen generally
toward Russians generally: A writer
IN an English periodical discussing the
subject "Can We Trust Russian"
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Velvet and felt will be prominent in
the construction of the seasons hats,
the felt of pliable sort. Feather hats
also are on display, the feathers Of
soft, brownish gray-very trying, only
a few being able to wear this colorless
combination. The leading colors in the
millinery world are smoke-gray, plum
and burgundy shades, and blue that
has a suspicion of green. For dress
hats lace drapery will be used-veiling
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BOS1ON.
of Pennsylvania will do it's part in the
coming celebration, and Massachusetts
his native state-will be we'll to the
fore.
Franklin's father was tallow-chan-
dler, his mother daughter of one Peter
Folger, a man noted for his philan-
thropy and generous tolerance. Benta-
min was the fifteenth of II children,
the '@tithe for the ministry" Either
on account of poverty or an early dis
taste on the boys part, the theological
idea was given up.
He worked a year or SO in his IA
theirs shop and then apprenticed to his
brother James, a printer-this brother
founded one of the earliest papers in
this country, the New England Cour-
ant. Benjamin took to the printers
trade with zest, learned it thoroughly
and found time for much reading and
some writing. He wrote articles and
ballads for the Courant, published
anonymously, and it is told that these
were sometimes Of such a radical char
acter as to- win public, displeasure; 1T
any rate James, because OF the express
sion Of certain political opinions in
the paper, was imprisoned for a month
and forbidden to publish the paper. It
appeared under Benjamin's name for
awhile, but the brothers quarrelled and
one night the apprentice slipped away
from his bondage; stole by sea to New
York. He experienced hard luck here
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No Chance.

Uncle|I hear, Harold, that you
have failed in your examinations
again.
Harold-Yes; they asked me the
same questions that they did last year
-Caasa1l'a. :cs :. n :. es5 ~ ES:s q
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-06-17
ALMOST SHUT OUT
BY LAJO|E'S CREW
Nationals Could Not Score
Until Ninth.
WERE BUFFALO ED BY MOORE
Eight Victims Famed and Twelve Per-
ished on Pop Flies-Townsend
Gave Passes.
WERE BUFFAL OED BY MOORE

Without much apparent effort, Cleve-
land took the second game of the series
from Washington yesterday.
It came pretty near being shut-out.
Earl Moore was on the slab for Cleve-
land. and for eight innings he made the
Nationals look like minor leaguers. Not
a man reached second until the seventh.
and then little Mil tore OFF a pretty
double which bumped right field fence.
Jack Townsend did the twirling for
Washington, and at times was gilt
edged. but his bases on balls, as usual,
proved fatal. He passed three men to
first. and two went around the sacks.
Simply Couldn't Hit.
Eight OF the Washington batters fan
ned, and twelve went out on pop flies
to the infield and outheld. This tells
the tale Hits were few and far be-
tween, and when they did come nobody
was on bases.
Cleveland scored in the fourth inning.
Bay died on q high,one to Hill, but Mr.
Flick waited patiently and Jack Towns
end gave him a base on balls. The
great Lajoie also persisted on an easy
one to Hill. Bradley hit a slow line
drive back of Hill. which the latter mis-
~~NNN
threw poorly to Cassidy to catch Flick
at third 1t bounded off Joe's shanks
and went to the grandstand, Flick scor-
ing and Bradley stopping at third.
In the. sixth Flick singled and stole
second. Manager Larry was passed to
first, Townsend doing he strategy. He
next tried to catch Flick off of second.
but threw the ball into centerfeId, both
runners advancing a base. Bradley
flied to Jones, and Flick scored on the
throw in. Turner hit for two bases,
scoring Lajoie.
With Bay out in the eighth, Flick hit
for three bases. La1oie hit to Cassidy,
and Flick was run down between third
and home. Bradley singled and Lajoie
scored
jackson pounded out a homer in the
ninth. making a total Of five runs for
Cleveland.
Good for Mullen.
Washington's only run came in the
ninth. Mullen drove a terrific line drive
against right field fence. Anderson
popped out to Bemis, and Huelsman
drove hot one at Turner, Mullen scor-
ing while he was throwing the big fell
low out at first.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-06-17
COLUMBIA BLANKED
CALVARY OUTFIT

In an interleague game at the Coils
cum the Columbia Athletic Club of the
Capital City League BANKED the Cal
vary Methodists of the Sunday School
League by 10 TO 0.
The losers were outplayed In all de-
partments and Fulcher allowed them but
five scattered hits.
The score:
The score: R.H e.
Columbia % 4 o 3 0 2 O x-l3 IL o
Calvary -. 0 Q 0 0 0 0 o Q 90 6
First base by errors-Colun1bia, Z Left
on bases-Columbia, 8; Calvary. ]. First
base on balls-Oh Symmanask 3; of
Fuicher. /. Struck out-By FAa,cher, q,
by SymmaDosk, 2. Home runs-Amey
and Smith. Two-base lits-Waple, Null
len, Amey, Smith, Barthalow, and Full
cher. Sacrifice hit-Wheatiey. Stolen
bases-Hoyles and Barthalow. Hit by
pitcher-By Symmanoski, /. Umpire
Joe Grant. Time Of ganle-1 hour and -
minutes.
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MUST PAY FINE.

CINCINNATI. June 17-According to
a decision made by the National Base
ball Commission today Curt Wiegand, IL
he Will pay to the National Commits
sion's secretary "a fine of $500. will be re-
iDstated, as required by the Brooklyn
National League Club. That club &C
quired the player from Baltimore two
years ago, but he has been playing with
the Wflliamsport Club. OF the Trf-State
League
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-06-17
COMMERCE AND LABOR
BOWED TO H'KNIGHT
Charged That Interior Used Imported
Pitcher-Had Thirteen Strike
Outs to His Credit.

With the aid of Mcknight. a new
pitcher, Interior had little trouble in
downing the Commerce and Labor boys,
yesterday, on the White Lot Score 6
to l.
The game was played under protest,
the Commerce and Labor people con-
tending that Mcknight has been re-
Gently employed in the department. and
it is alleged for the purpose of playing
ball.
Mcknight was the aIetcalfites' stumb-
ling block. He struck thirteen of them
out, and allowed only eight singles.
The score:
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Earned runs-Mt Pleasant Congrega-
tonal, 8; Gurley, L First base by err
Gurley. 2. Left on bases-Mt Plea SAINT
Congregational, 6; Gurley, T. First base
on bal1s-OT Sheckels. 1: off Stanley. /.
Struck out-By Sheckels, 10; by Stanley.
hit-Peck. Two-base hits-BaIlInge- and
Stecker. Sacrifice hit-Chittenden. Stolen
bases-Pomeroy, Clements, and Stecker.
Double play-Sebastian to Ballinger
Hit by pftcher-By Sheckels, 8; Stanley.
z Umpire-Mr. Belts. Time of ganleEi
hour and minutes
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NO BETTING IN MISSOURI.

ST LOUIS. June 1.-THE new law
making race track betting in Missouri
illegal goes into effect tomorrow. The
penalty for violating this law is i'm
prisonment In the penitentiary. OF the
two ST. Louis race courses Union Park
will close, but racino at Deimar will
continue. 1t is said an Eastern system
of specializing on race results will be
adopted.
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First base by errors Commerce and
Labor. 2: Interior, 2. Left on bases
Gomms.>e and Labor; 4; Interior. 2
off Kinney, j. Struck out-By Mcknight,
-; by kinney, 5. Home run-Shoemaker.
Sacrifice hits-McKnight, 2. Stolen bases
Umpire-Mr. Barr Time of game-I
hour and 81 minutes.