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and the finding Of some was in itself to
be chroncled as an event. There is one
of Nine du Barry. by many considered
the most exquisite in the entire collection,
which, according to the compiler, Is the
result of a personal sitting with which
that lady honored Cosway on the occasion
of his visit to Paris when he presented
the French government a magnificent
series of cartoons, the work of Guilo
Romano which he had refused to sell to
the Car of Russia, declining to sell
works of elegance to barbarians,' and re-
ceived in turn four rich pieces Of Gobelins
tapestry, which he passed on to the Prince
of Wales and which now adorn the walls
of Buckingham Palace. There are copies
of pictures-notably that of THE Mar
riage Of ST Catherine" which were for
merly in royal collections. bat have en-
tirely disappeared, and there are like
nesses of celebrated persons that go to
prove the identity of other portraits. 4
miniature of Charles TX by Clouet passed
through five collections catalogued as
Francis II before 1t was property identi-
fled through the discovering in Paris of
the original drawing Another, a por-
trait of Louis XIV as boy. by ST. Andre.
had greater vicisstudes, being lost so
long that many declared that it could
never have been painted, and finally be-
ing discovered in the possession of
Bungundian family. a member of which
had cut out the head to wear in locket
And yet a third, a portrait of John, Earl
of Loudon. painted by Cooper, after hav-
ing disappeared for many years was dis
covered behind some paneling in an old
house in Scotland.
Nor should the personality Of those
pictured be left out of account. In the
matter of likeness, miniatures have, at
all times. been the most accurate record
of portraiture, and here spread out before
the observer is wonderful galaxy of
famous personages. Beginning with the
crowned heads, there will be found Henry
VIII. Queen Elizabeth, Philip II. King of
Bohemia; Mary Queen of Scots, James
and Queen Anne of Denmark. Charles 1
and Queen Henrietta Maria, Charles II.
Catherine of BraganZa James II and
others. OF those connected with royalty
one finds the infanta of Portugal. Lady
Catherine Gray, Lady Arabella Stuart,
the Dukes of York and Sussex. Lady
Augusta Murray, Henry Prince of Wales.
the Princess of Orange, Oliver Cromwell
and his son Richard, Mrs. Fitz Herbert
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and others, including the court favorites
Gabriel dEstrees. La Belle Sourdis, the
Marquise de Montespan. Madame du
Barry. Madame d'Mantenon. There are
many beauties, both of the French and
English courts, some whose names.
strangely enough, have been forgotten. but
whose charms survive, and portraits OF
great men of many callings. and such
varying types, as Tom More, the Duke
Of Monmouth, Sir Philip Sidney, Voltaire.
Boliere and kratzer. the astronomer
Doubtless in their day many of these
miniatures were priced possessions, and
not few through their framing show in
what esteem they were held.
Interesting Facsimiles.
One of the most interesting facsimiles
is double portrait of Charles 1 and
Queen Henrietta Maria. by John Hoskins
the elder. which is set in an exquisite
enamel case, by Toutin, the diverse and
reverse sides of which are also faith
fully reproduced. 1t was of this fair
queen that Waller wrote in 1928:
Such complexion and such radiant eyes,
Such lovely motions and such sharp replies,
Beyond our reach and yet within our sight.
What envious power has placed this glorious
light?
Lovely indeed she appears, but no more
so than scores of others of the same
period.
Among the feminine portraits of special
interest is one of Mary Davis, the cele-
brated actress belonging to the company
of William Davenant the poet and
dramatist. who practically founded the
English opera and first opened Drury
Lane Theater-and among those of men
of particular note may be mentioned one
of Robert Wapole and one of George
Calvert, first Earl of Baltimore, the
brother of the first governor of Mary
land.
Attention Is called by Mr.. Williamson
in his foreword to the charm of many
of the mounts in which these miniatures
are preserved. He remarks especially the
contemporary case which incloses me
portrait of Gabrielle d'Estrees; the ex-
quisite locket holding Hoskins' miniatures
of Charles 1 and his queen, the frames
by Toussaint in which more than one of
the eighteenth century miniatures are
found; the enamel frame about the por-
trait Of Sir Charles Lucas; the metal
mount with its strangely beveled glass
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camp. by the men of the Barbizon school
Mlllet. Corot. Rousseau, Diaz and Dan.
plsny. as we'll as by the "impressionists''
ana essentially contemporary painters
fuVls de Chavanne's beautiful mural
paintings in the Pantheon and the Sor.
bonnie are shown, and while II is tru.
that the color is missing still an excel
lent conception can be had of their exceI-
renee and charm. The selections In every
instance nave been admirably made, and
the group is a whole is delightfully."- com
plete. This exhibition is, in truth. renre-
sentative of the best art of France-that
10 which we as nation are .especiallv in
debted-and profitable will be found its
STUDY. 10 one who has seen the originals
such an exhibition brings keen delight re
neWing memories and confirming innras
slonS. and for those who have not had this
privilege IL affords excellent opportunitv
Tor the making of pleasurable acuuaint-
ances; this rule, like all good ones work
ing both ways. These pictures will prob
ably remain on view a fortnight longer
when they will be replaced by engraved
reproductions of the works of Augustus
SAINT Gaudens purposed as forerunner
or the memorial exhibition which is TO he
heid In Corcoran Gallery under the au-
spices of the American Institute of Archi-
tects, in December 1t is the first of = Sc
ries which will be given at the Public
LIBRARY during the coming winter and
spring
X X
MISS Bertha E Perrie is also engaged
Va at present upon an interesting canvas
"a portrait. life size, of little girl in a
blue frock. The subject is interesting and
In its handling are displayed much skill
and great seriousness
MIR. Charles Gouttman, the Russian
Iva painter who came here last winter
with the intention of making it his home
has returned to Washington after spend
ing some weeks in the Catskill mountains
and Is now engaged upon a portrait of
Mrs Drury. LEILA MECHLIN.
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self In his love for his art why" it is
often asked. cannot we do as we'll to-
day." Because, the answer is, we have
not that tireless enthusiasm which can
endure and survive endless labor. Surely
here Is the art that conceals art, for in
the finished work no trace of striving Is
to be found. and to the casual observer
the result seems eaSy-utterly simple.
Such, indeed, is the test of great art and
its effect. therefore. is invariably stimu-
lat1ng. 1t is not the realism of the work
that signifies. but the art that made it
possibe-this and this alone moves and
mysteries the observer.
And again of distinctly different type is
the Goya-a portrait of a papal delegate
In his ecclesiastical robes of state. This
too. is a brilliant achievement. but a less
finished performance. Technically the
great Spaniard spoke with fearful direct
parently little modelling, small refinement
the colors are put on in fiat tints and
rubbed down to smooth surfaceS-hard
lines are left in untoward places. and
still the Interpretation of character is
none the less vital or convincing. Well
might 1t seem that here was Manet's mas
ter. And in both OF these paintings re-
mark should be made of the way the
hands are portrayed-the way in which
they, as much even as the faces, have been
shown as Indicative of character. These
are. indeed, great portrats-as great as
those to be seen in the famous galleries in
Europe. and that they have been brought
to this country even though they pass into
private collections. is boon.
A N exceedingly nice little exhibition of
photographs of paintings by French
artists in the museums of Versailles. the
Louvre and Luxembourg Is TO be seen
now in the upper hall at the Public
Library. There are 154 prints set forth,
and almost all the most celebrated paint
ers are represented. There are, for exam
pie. reproductions of pictures by Lancret
and Boucher. by Van Loo and Madam lie
Brun, by Rosa Bonheur. Van Marke, De-
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containing the Hoskins portrait of
Queen Henrietta Maria: the historic
frame with its historic inscription in
which is seen the portrait of the Duke OF
Berwick; the lovely enamel double locket
winch holds the rare miniature by Shute:
the plain silver case covering the Dor
trait of Arabella Stuart which was at
one lllne one or the treasures Of Straw
perry Hin. and on which no doubt Horace
aipole often gaZed; besides the simple
old black wood frames inclosing half
dozen portraits, and above all the SUI
peru enameled frame which contains the
Ollver picture of the Marriage of Queen
catherine" all of which are both beauti
lui and appropriate.
Armada Jewel" Frontispiece.
In this category. in measure, may
pe regarded the Armada Jewel" which
IS used as a frontispiece for the first
soiuihe. II may best be described as a
iochel showing on one side in relief a
PRONE portrait of Queen Elizabeth and
oii 'he olher representation Of the Ark
resting TRANQUILITY on troubled waters.
"hiie within is miniature OIL the queen
Inc metal and enamel work upon it is
remarkable and the painting more than
commonly interesting. Undoubtedly II
MAS wrought as memento of the de-
livery from the Spanish Armada
Some idea of the value of tho cottao
1lon as whole can be gathered from
an incident recounted in connection with
the miniature by Rossetti 1t is a nor
tralt OF the artists wife, and is the eniy
one he painted of her after their mar.
rage 1t was executed shortly before
S n a ati,,a and was given by the painter
her. She kept it with the utmost rara
ana. dying, left it to her daughter. who
a Few years ago. becoming aged and
disabled. decided to sell 1t to paw a doc
Tors Dill Coming into the hands OF
those who knew its value, it was mr..
chased at price that not only satisfied
TINS oblgatlon. but gave her a SUFFICIENT
annuity TO live in comfort the rest Of bar
life. l VI her
AS to the cost of the catalogue there ts
only conjecture, but doubtless it has been
proportionate. That 1t is unique and per
1ect gives It, however. greater disttncfion
than the mere price expended upon RS
production 1t is way, and doubtless a
good way. of sharing valuable possessions.
and certainly many will profit by IL. wo
more volumes are to be issued before the
work IS complete. but 1t will probably be
two years before these are ready for dis.
tribution. " VS.
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A Mennonite Maid" etc. New York
The Century Company.
In this novel the author of "Tiliie,"
who has been so successful in her ex-
pIoitation of Pennsylvania Dutch life and
character. has made a wide departure
from her former books.
In spite of a childhood Of starvation
and unnatural depression. Anne develops
into 4 girl of exceptional loneliness and
charm; and then d.. RCyle finds 1t neces
sary 10 give her an explanation of his
singular attitude toward her all these
years. and to tell her the tragic story of
the one dominating passion of his life.
The revelation changes all Anne's exist
cnCe and affects. in different ways. the
lovers who are paying her homage.
In addition to the elusive. delicately
feminine character of the heroine. there
are in the book several personalities of
interest. Chief among these IS the sup
pressed. cnigmatic, thwarted DR.. Royle.
The author has not been quite ~ sue
ccsSful with the portraits of the two
clerical lovers. On the whole interesting
as are some of the passages. the book
has not the force of the authors studies
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UNOFFICIAL LETTERS OF AN OFF,
GALS WIFE. BY Edith Moses. New
York: D. Appleton G. Co

The episode OF the recent tour of the
Philippines by the officials of the civil
government commission has been already
almost forgotten, so rapidly is history
being made by the United States. This
keen and pleasant chronicle of the daily
dongs OF the little group of Americans
on their progress through "pacified" and
..unpacified" provinces is full OF interest.
Much OF the yividness of the interest
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NF no less interest or Importance are
- two other pictures which Mr.. Fischer
brought back with him from Europe this
fall-port1 ats by Nicholas Macs and Goya
both derived from well known private
collections The first of these, though the
work of Dutch master. is undoubtedly
the portrait Of Spanish nobleman, a
man of distinguished bearing and fine
presence. 1t is a marvellous piece of
brush Work-a wonderful portrait The
face is in strong light and shadow; the
background is gray: the costume black.
merely relieved by a piece of lace which
falls in folds like bib. Its values are
perfect-in tone II IS beautiful. The per-
sonality OF the man pervades the can
vas. being interpret I'd with an intimacy
and sympathy rarely exceIled. And no eff
fort Is displayed. no mannerism made ap-
parent-the painter had obliterated him
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cling to the pigments. When, at stated
times. this room was being aired the min
iatures were put il glass cases from
which they were not withdrawn until
sufficient time had elapsed for all dust to
settle The result is the most perfect
duplication that could be imagined and
the limited multiplication of a unique
collection of works of art
Work Is Comprehensive
Enumerated and in most instances illus
trated in this catalogue, are examples of
the finest extant works Of the greatest
miniature painters from the time of Hol-
bein to that of Rossetti. The assembling
of such a collection was a stupendous I'M
dertaking. demanding patience, thorough
ness and tireless enthusiasm-n reckoning
it's value its comprehensiveness is of first
Importance.
To those who are interested In the art
of miniature painting these books. which
are accessible, under certain restrictions,
TO the public. will be of the utmost as
sistance, as they give examples of the
best. and perfectly illustrate the various
methods employed by those who were
most accomplished. The great English
and French miniaturists chiefly are set
forth in these volumes. and with such
great care has the compilation been made
that in addition to the reproduction much
valuable data is given. In each instance
a short biography of the painter is given.
as we'll as a history of the miniature and
an historical sketch of the subject.
Among the English painters represented
may be mentioned billiard, Oliver. Coop
er. Cosway. Humphry. Smart. Plimer and
Engelheart, and among the French, Jean
Clouet, Vatican, Lancret, Largiliere,
Natter, Boucher, Greuze and Fragonard,
to say nothing of Hall. who though
Swede by birth IS counted one of the
cleverest of the French miniaturists And
in addition to these there are works by
painters who We're little given to painting
these tiny portraits. such for example
as that of the Countess of Euston by
Hoppner, the only known one in existence,
that of Roger Ascaam by Antonio Nor
and others by Sir Thomas Lawrence, Rae
burn and men of their time
History of Miniatures.
The history of many of these miniatures
is extremely Interesting and romantic
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isfied; the still life subjects he was given
to paint did not interest him. and once
more he changed his master and became,
as it were. pupil to himself. With Hol-
man Hunt he rented a studio and
launched out after his own fashion. Then
came friendship with Millas and with
Ruskn and the banding together of the
pre-Raphaelte brotherhood. which was
not lacking in the seriousness Of it's de-
termination to releaven the art Of the
world. and in passing left an impress.
In the early days Rossetti was much in
fuenced by the works of the "primitives"
Memling and Van Ekyes, but later their
simple austerity lost for him in a meas
ure its charm, and his pictures became,
as is seen in the "Mnemosyne" more
sumptuous. in color richer, in line more
free and flowing. He drank deep of intel
lectual joys; happiness to him was never
passive: his life burned intensely, and
this reflects itself in his work. A CLAM
our of romance surrounds all his paint
ings, but this aside, the painter himself
forgotten, and still to the "Mnemosyne"
high tribute would be paid.
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due to first impressions Fingers in these
pages For the rest the letters are col
loquial fair-minded and observant of the
fundamentals as we'll as Of the humors
of an alien civilization.
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History of Miniatures.

The history of many of these miniatures
S extremely interesting and romantic,
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blank verse. and Mr.. Phillips displays
ding of the dramatic theme. Mr.. Comyns
Carr elaborated with Mr.. Phillips in
this work. The play is to be produced
in London by Mr.. Beerhohm Tree. AMI
will doubtless be offered TO American
audiences later
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-24
BOOK REVIEWS.
THE GREAT MISS DRIVER by An
thony Hope New York: The Me
Clure Company. Washington: Wood
uard g. I ath


ward & Lothrop.
For at least one-half the way through
this novel the admirer of Anthony Hope
is likely to be somewhat disappointed The
story is slow in getting into action. Told
in the first person singular. II partakes
somewhat OF the Temperance Mt of the mar
rator the conservative secretary OF a
wealthy Englishman, who has been be-
uueathed in the same capacity 10 the
multirnilIionaire's daughter. Miss DrlV-
er's love affairs however. eventually reach
a climax. and from chapter thirteen on
ward the narrative IS wildly interesting.
The title is somewhat appalling and us
justification never becomes quite apparent.
Miss Driver was great in some respects
She had a genius for spending money ana
for pitting one man against another But
she was by no means a moral grantees
Her secretary, Mr.. Austin, makes out =
good case for her when she mas over
stepped the moral boundaries and alsned
the better part If her community against
her. The story betrays the ianentanie
weakness Of the British nobility IN lis
impecunous state. 1t will not take place
with Mr.. Hawkins greatest works
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III an dIItH tIVIIlEdII UI.
THE REVOLT OF ANNE ROYLE. BY

Helen r. Martin. Author OF ''TilI1e:
A Mennonite Maid" etc New York
The Century, CnmnanN.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-09-04
NATIONAL LEAGUE.
New York BIS. Boston O-5.

Boston, Sept. Anew York repeated
its feat of Tuesday by winning two
games from Boston Wednesday. Both
games were hard fought, but the time
ly hitting of the visitors enabled them
to win. There were some spectacular
plays made by each team, the New
York men having four double plays to
their credit in the first contest and
Boston one. McGinnity pitched the first
game for the visitors and his good work
with men on bases was a feature. In
the second game New York found
Dorner easy and he was taken out in
the third. Chappelle, who succeeded
him, pitched well and was taken out in
the eighth to allow Bates to bat, when
it looked as though Boston had a
chance to tie the score. Ames was in
vincible up to the seventh, but thr &c
hits and a base on balls in that inning
caused his retirement. Matthewson
went in to save the game, but after
the visitors had scored three runs in
the ninth through Ferguson's wildness
Taylor was substituted. Manager Nc
Graw was put off the field for disput-
ing with Umpire KLEIN.
Score by innings: RI. E:
Boston ...... 20 o o 0 0 0 o 90 ]
Batteries = McGinnity and Bresna-
han; Lindaman and Graham, Fergu-
son.
second game-Score by innings: 2 II. e.
New York .........-..1 0 3-S
Boston $500. 40 o 0 O0 % 80 2-5 !
Batteries-Ames, Matthewson, Taylor
and Bresnahan: Dorner, Chappelle
Ferguson and Smith.
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BASEBALL CRAZY.
Chicago Fans Block the Streets
at the Tribune Office.
Crowds Number Well Into the
Tens of Thousands.
CHICAGO In RUNNING.
In National League Three Are
Bunch ID at the Top.
Detroit, Chicago and st. Louis
in Front in American.

Chicago. Sept. Ask weeks ago it
looked as though the Cubs and Sox
were entirely out of the baseball run
ming. By a remarkable exhibition of
that most uncertain of all vagaries-
baseball luck-both of the Chicago
teams are today suddenly transposed
to the fighting forefront of the base
ball battle line. AS a result Chicago
one of the best baseball towns in
the worlds again baseball crazy and
it is the confident prediction in the
Windy City that the worlds cham
pionship series will again be fought
out on Chicago ground.
So intense has become Chicago in
terest in this possibility that the great
est and most important duty of the
Chicagoans day is to canvass the days
scores before his dinner hour.
A glance at the percentage tables
in the American and National leagues
is sufficient to demonstrate the re-
markably fascinating speculative
charm which this baseball race incites.
Last Monday, for example. Detroit was
leading the American league with a
percentage of SCI. while St Louis and
Chicago were racing for first place
with respective percentages of 500 and
564. Meanwhile in the National league
on the same day the Giants of New
York held first place, with the per-
centage of sos, while Chicago pressed
on in second place, but six points be-
hind, with a percentage of 500, while
Pittsburg followed Chicago but four
points to the rear, with percentage
of sos.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-09-04
THE MINERS LOST
Cooley's Men Won by a Batting
Rally inthe Eighth.
Pitcher Shaner Was Given a
First Glass Humping.
GAME A LOOSE ONE.
The Visiting Team Is Credited
With Four Errors.
Games at Wichita and Hutch
insOn Postponed by Rain.

Joplin. Mo-, Sept. 4.-By terrific
batting in the eighth inning. Topeka
took the days game from the Miners,
5 to 1. For seven innings it was a
stand-off, each team, having one run.
In the eighth the fireworks started.
Boles led off with a single and the fun
never stopped until four men had
scampered over the plate. Selby
pitched a good game, holding the
Miners to 5 hits. 1t was rather a
loosely played game, the visitors MAX
ing four errors, while three hobbies
are charged against the Miners.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-09-04
Western
HSSO-
Cl0tlOn
GOSSIP
WHERE THEY PLAY
TOMORROW.

Topeka at Joplin.
Enid at Hutchinson.
Webb City at Sprin gfield.
Oklahoma City at Wichita.
In the first game which he pitched
for Joplin Chenault had to be taken
out on account of wildness.
Oklahoma City Times: Yes. it's too
bad the Cooley gang does not come to
this city again this season. The fans
would certainly take a hand in the
next series should any be played.
There will be a double header next
Sunday with the Midgets. And this by
the way will be the last Sunday double
header of the season.
There is still a little left to be raised
for the Topeka pennant fund. Two
weeks more remains for those who
haven't already contributed to get their
names enrolled with the list of Topeka
baseball boosters.
Will Cooley play the Nets a series of
seven games for a purse of $500? Let's
hear what he has to say about it.
Oklahoma City Times. Mr.. Cooley and
his team would certainly be glad to