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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-10-17
MRS. KIRK STILL DENIES.
Woman Held in Connection With XIII
ina Of Schwartz Sticks to Story.


Special to Times Republican.
Council Bluffs. Oct. 17.--Mrs. Clyde
Kirk. arrested last night for investiga-
ton in relation to tho killing OF w r.
Schwartz. today exhibited the same At.
titude OF denial she did last night. She
secured an attorney today and with the
advice Of her father prepared to make
stubborn resistance to the states In
auisi,ion being held this afternoon.
John Schwartx. wealthy contractor oe
Shenandoah. with whom the dead man
was associated. and his father arrived
this morning and took charge Of the
body. The family 10 very bitter to-
wards the Kirk woman. who they re.
gard as responsible for tho sons death
and for the previous separation OF the
family
"Details OF the shooting Of Schwartz
appear on page two Of this issus.-
Editor.l
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-10-17
ArLAMTIc-PAclFIc STEAMERS.

Contract For Four Big Ships to Ply
Between Coasts Awarded.
Seattle Wash, Oct. 17.-In anticipa-
tion Of the early opening OF the Pana-
ma canal, the American Hawaiian
Steamship Company has awarded q
contract for four 10000 ton steamships
to ply between Pacific and Atlantic
ports and to cost $500. 900 each. The
frst Of these ships 10 to be delivered
In twelve months.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-10-17
ROBINSON STARTS FLIGHT
Aviator Lsavss Minneapolis, sears
Over st. Paul and tisads swiftly For
River on Trip 70 New orlsans -
Rodgers Now in Texas.

Robinson started on his Minneapolis to
New Orleans Night at s:l3 o'clock
today. sThe weather was ideal for the
trip. He arose in his hydro-aeroplane
from Lake Calhoun to about 1000 feet.
and headed for the riyer. which he will
follow to New Orleans.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-10-17
THE HARLAN ossEou,Es.
Eminent Government Officials and
Residant Washinaton 9oaistx Attend.

EWln0nt 0oV0fhm0t OnleI6O md
Resident Washington Society Attend.
z Washington. Oct. 17.-Members OF
the cabinet. diplomats, pudges Of all
courts. army and naval officials. and
resident society will attend the funeral
OF Associate Justice John NJ. Harlan.
OF the supreme court Of the United
States. at the New York avenue Pres
byterIsn church here this afternoon.
The services will be simple, with the
Rev. DR.. Wallace Radcliffe officiattng.
The interment win be at Roc0 Creek
cemetery In this city.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-10-17
PRISON CONGRESS PAPERS.

Physicians Give oiossts.
Omaha. Oct. IA meeting Of the
prison physicians association occupied
the morning session Of the American
prison congress here today. Two pa
pers were scheduled for presentation.
The Prison Physician." by DR.. Theo-
dcre Cook. Of Baltimore, president Of
the association. and '.The Prevention
of Crime and Insanity" by DR.. Daniel
Phelan. surgeon Of the dominion peni-
tenttary at Kingston, Canada.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-10-17
T..R. BULLETIN
Noticeable News Of Today
The Weather,

Sun rises Dot. IS. at 6:14: sets at ia.
Iowa--Generally fair tonight and
Wednesday; cooler tonight In west
portion.
Enthusiastically fair tonight and
Wednesday,: not much change IN tenn
perature.
South Dakota--Generally & night
and Wednesday.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-10-17
No Sox- Cubs Game.

Chicago. Oct 1.-THE sox-Cubs
game was postponed today because Of
wet grounds.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-10-17
Mile = Minute cljp.

st. Paul, Oct. 17.-Going at IN esti.
mated speed Of mile . minute. Avi-
ator Robinson came down the river to
st. Paul and passed over the center of
the city at s:23 a. p. His craft was
sailing along as steady ~ an automo-
bile on smooth roadway. Robinson
was visible but few minutes. It 10
Understood that his nyst stop will be az
Red Wing. MINI.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-10-17
RepvLsE OF ITALIANS.
Reported That 100 Wsrs Killed in
Battle Near 1eincli:

+ London, Oct. ia news dispatch
from Constantinople says: The Ital-
Hans are reported to have suffered 100
men killed In q battle with the Turks
outside Tripoli. They 'retreAted hur-
Fiedly.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-10-17

Capital ~ human prsvines Fallen.
EE>.ss E...ss r:.s F.. china: Oct. f7.-Kai
Fung. capital OF Human PROVINCE is
reported to have fallen before the rev.
olutionists. ..s.s...., .....s..S
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-10-17
BAD SOUTHERN wREck.
Several Reported Killed and = In.
jured In Miooissippi.

Mobile. Ala. Oct. 17.-0evsrAl peF.
leans. Mobile q Chicago raiirsad near
Beaumont. Miss.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-10-17
Rodgers ASain Sailing.

McAlester. Okla. Oct. 17.-After
making circuit Of MeAlester. Aviator
G. p. Rodgers left here at 1880 o'clock
this morning on his coast to coast
aeroplane night. H followed the tracks
OF the Missouri. Kansas 4 Texas rail-
road, and started south ct high speed.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-10-17

New Yorh-Doyle was out. Collins to
Davis. Sn0dErass famed. Murray
walked. Murray was 1a1e at second
when Collins droppeds IApp's throw.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-05-21
BENEFIT FOR NEWSBOYS
Will Take Place at The New Theatre
Tonight.

Tonight is the night for the newsboys.
for the benefit In aid of their summer camp
at staten Island will take place at The
New Theatre. and scores Of prominent
theatre folk are TO be the entertainers.
There will be forty-one acts and over
one hundred performers. including Elsie
Janis. Mabel Hite. Mike" Donlin. Dave
Montgomery. of Montgomery and Stone:
Amelia Bingham. Ethel Levey. Trivie, Fri
ganza, Gus Edwards and company. Maggie
Cline, Villa Holt Wakefield. Genaro and
Bailey. Montgomery and Moore. Eddie
Leonard and Mabel Russell. cliff Gordon.
Scamp Montgomery and his Get Rich
Quick Wallingford" band. also Pat Rooney
and Marion Bent Della Fox. Frank Moreu.
the Jack Wilson Trio. Kate Gilmore and
Sam Williams. William j. Kelly. the -Four
Fords Harry Fox and the Millership Sis
ters, the Avon Comedy Four. Howard and
Howard. Harry Cooper. the Courtney Sis
ters. Fletcher Norton and Conley sisters
Loney Haskell. Mabelle Adams. Imogene
Conner La Petite Mignon. Conroy and lie
Mare Little Billy. Flanagan and Edwards
and Alexander and Scott
Many leading citizens have donated
money and purchased tickets for this even
ing's entertainment Those tickets remain
Ing will be on sale at The New Theatre
rom 10 a. m. until the opening OF the mar
formance az s:l5. Prices. s. 80 TO 30 cents
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-05-21

What one man may decline another may
eorcv have AZ times been accused of
declining several successes Many such
plavs. declined at first and subsequently
nroduced bv some one else. carry with them
a tale of revisions. Of fundamental ana OF
esric alterations and improvements that
owing 10 these declinattons and the red
sons therefor. have changed sometimes the
entire ethical and dramatic aspects OF the
works. The play thus finally produced Is
far different proposition from the defective
work first offered
Among Some stars OF the Eighties MI
Frohman recalls the members OF his hrst
stock company at the Lyceum. which IN
Guided Georgia Cayvan. who was Leading
ladr: Herbert Kelley leading man: Henry
Miller. who came here from Toronto. Will
lam Faversham was Mr. Millers under
study in the Lyceum company. He was
then "a Young handsome, immature lad.
who had come to America from England,
and had appeared in play that failed.
Mr.. LIE Moyne and Mrs. Whiffen. as
we'll as the Walcots. had also been al the
Madison Square Theatre while / served
there. and remained with me during the
life of the old Lyceum company. Among
the Younger men in the company later
were Eugene Ormonde. Walter Bellows,
Wilfred auckland. Cyril Scott. Walter Hale
and Fritz Williams. Virginia Harmed was
another actress who rose 10 fame at the
old Lyceum and has since become a star
Touching on The Drama OF To-day
Daniel Frohman says: Il am not one or
the numerous advocates who look for the
purely educational quality in plays.
play 10 prove popular-and by popular
mean plays liked and patronized by the
multitude-mUst be sound drama, and
drama OF the most convincing kind. BY
drama | mean a transcript Of life, either
In it's best form. as ii exists. or IN its ideal
form as life ought 10 be, embodying a
wholesome story that Is exalting in quality
and uplifting in effect. BY its appeal TO
the Imagination and the emotions an ele-
ment Of ethical value is revealed that may
or may not carry an educational quality;
but If presented purely as an appeal TO
the intellect. It is doomed to failure-not
the failure Of impotent endeavor, Of faulty
construction. II the failure TO command
the attention OF the large public. which
should be the aim OF the theatre
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-05-21
FIFTH SEASON Unpaid IN FULL"

Frank Burton. who has been playing the
part Of the gruff old sea dog. Captain Will
Jams. in Paid IN Fur for the last four
years. has been re-engaged by Wagenhals K
Kemper for a summer production Of the
piece and for next season in the same role
Wherever Mr. Burton has appeared. and
that means from coast 10 coast he has
scored a hit in the play. but. firing of the
role he wished to be given part in some
other production. His managers refused TO
listen 10 his objections, but held out such
a tempting inducement to retain him in the
cast that he consented to play the role an
other season.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-05-21
VALERIE BERGER
AIhambra Theatre.

the Cabaret or Midnight Show. She Will
give the songs and dances that made her
a Paris favorite At the stroke OF y each
night Simone de Beryl. the Midnight star
of the Folies Bergere," appears clothed IN
light and does her posins act. Janette
Denarber, the French Eva Tanguay,' re
mains as A hsadliner and there are ten
other excellent acts on the bill.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-05-21
BlDE-A WEE BENEFIT

The benefit in aid of the Bide-a-Wee
Home for Animals viii take place at the
Lyceum Theatre tomorrow afternoon at
2.30 O'Clock. Among those who are 10 take
part are Mrs Fiske. John Mason, David
Bispham. Hans kronold. Nine. Rosalia
Chalia and Mrs Charles De Kay.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-05-21

through the gates. This mark was redCHeu
yesterday.
PALISADES PARK-Pslisades Amuse-
nent Park, opposite the West both street
ferry. opened yesterday under the manage
ment of the Schenck brothers, with
wealth OF new features in addition 10 all
/ the favortte amusements OF last summer.
| The Jersey resort has been materially
changed since last season. opening bigger
better and brighter than ever. Conspicuous
among the many new attractions are
giant roller coaster, wiliards Temple Of
Music. Blake's' Dog and Pony Circus, an
electric miniature railway, human rou-
lette wheel, etc. The Aborn Opera Com
pany is shortly to begin a season of sum-
mer opera there, changing the bill each
week High class vaudeville acts, band con
certs and other open air attractions are
among the many free features. Aviation IS
to be given a great deal Of attention at the
resort this summer, Frank Goodale, one OF
the most daring Of the younger aviators,
having been engaged for the season to
make daily flights, weather permitting.
NEW BRIGHTON THEATRE-The feat
ure OF the bill next week at the New
Brighton Theatre, David Robinson's de
lightful playhouse by the sea, will be Emma
Carus. who has Just closed her season a.
co-star with Eddie Foy in Up and Down
Broadway" Miss Carus returns 10 vaude
Vile. after two years absence. with new
songs by Irving Berlin and others and
new monologue written for her by Vincent
Bryan. When I'm in Town I'm Lonesome
and Alexander" are two OF the songs with
which she expects TO make her reappear-
ance memorable. Sharing headline honors
with Miss Carus is Carter De Haven. late
star OF The Girl in the Taxi" Among the
supporting acts are Harry Fox and the
Alillership sisters Carleton Macy and Maud
Edna Hall in new sketch. Flanagan and
Edwards in glimpse OF VAUDEVILLE life ne
hind the scenes. Charlotte Ravenscraft,
singer and violnist: Lapo and Benjan. COM
edy acrobats. and Hon and Tracy.
GLEN ISLAND-Glen Island one OF the
eldest OF New York's summer pleasure re-
sorts. will be opened to the public on Sun
day. May Is The beautiful island was
never more inviting than II is this season.
The walks. drives. groves. flower beds.
lawns rocks. beaches and rest houses pro-
vide all the attraction that pent-up city
people desire. but for those who require
more excitement there are Horizons Dip
the Dip. Darlng's hippodrome show, Little
Germany, delightful little corner of der
Veterland' big dancing pavilion and a
finely equipped bathing pavilion back OF the
beach lawn.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-05-21
BEACH AND PARK.

DREAMLAND-With new entrance
ard thirty brand new shows. Dreamland
coney Island, opened It's season yesterday
The new color scheme. white and red,
seemed to please the public Everything
was new from Surf avenue 70 the sea
except Creation. Shoot the Chutes. the
Great Divide. the Incubator Baby Show.
L. A. Thompson Scenic Railroad. the
Canals Of Venice and the Diving Girls
Among the striking novelties will be The
sacrihce. The PIT. the Siege Of Richmond,
the Curio Village. the Orient and count.
less others Two OF the new rides at
racted particular attention-a new double
track racing coaster and the Mary.so.
long Another novelty is the miniature
subway encircling the park. Under the pier
the children will And nifty Shetland ponies
provided for their amusement.
LUNA PARK-Luna Park had its formal
opening yesterday. Those who journey to
the island to-day undoubtedly will marvel
a. the changes that have taken place. JUS
entire thirty-eight acres have been reniod-
eNeo' familiar buildings have been razed 10
make room for new ones and ever"'hing
mas neen done that would tend TO make ~
inciosure sparkle with life and excitement
ihere are tNenty-one rides In the park ant
forty-two shows TO carry out the claim o.
'he management Of it's being the bisses
shoW on earth" No attraction In tht
park this year costs more than N cents I:
see Since the park was opened, nine years
aeo' hity million people have passed
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-05-21

stead-Leizh." 4 jolly good farce in which
Mrs Fiske is very much az home.
LYRIC-Last week of William A Brady's
notable revival of The Lights o London. "
Were it not for the fact that most Of the
stars in the play have booked their pas
saees for Europe the play would he con-
tinued long into the summer. 1t is I'M
fortunate that these revivals have to come
at the fag end Of a season
THIRTY NINTH STREET-John Mason
in Augustus Thomas's AS q Man Thinks, ="
will probably continue PLAYING through TIL,
month Of June After a short vacation the
company viii reopen in August.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-05-21
THE WINTER GARDEN

The most popular features ct tnis ~
and spectacular entertainment are a.
scene. between Nile Dazie anu q
Washburn. the chair number, enu' ~
Man I Love-. the banibcS num0.' .,sS
Is a novelty IN music scenery ana ~
ing. and the Bell family OF dan'e
begin the performance with MeA'SS-
Spanish dances
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-05-21
MUSICAL PLAYS.

Don't miss Lew Fields in
THE Hen-Pecks" It's very funny If you
like that kind Of fun.
IRVING PLACE-Last week Of the
Bavarian players On Monday and Tues
day nights they will present the farce
comedy Der Amerika Seppl"; on Wednes-
day and THURSDAY nights and Saturday
afternoon. Der Dorfpfarrer" C'The Village
Presto. and on Friday and Saturday
nights. the beautiful Bavarian comedy. 5
sexserl vom Schiller See" The house will
close for the season on Wednesday, May 81.
LIBERTY-Last three weeks Of Miss
Christie MacDonad's present engagement
in The Spring Maid" After six weeks
vaca ton in Europe. this happy little star
will return to start another season in the
same delightful piece.
NEW AMSTERDAM-"The Pink Lady"
IN every respect one Of the best musical
pieces ever seen in New York. In fact,
the worst thing about ii is the title.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-05-21
THE FOlIES BERGERE.

Marthe Lencud. the professional beauty.
who sings and dances In the Rennold Wolf
revue Hell, viii hereafter be a star in
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-05-21
THE COMING WEEK
COMEDY AND DRAMA.

ACADEMY OF MUSIC-Clyde Fitch's
play. The City" will be presented by the
regular stock company for one week. be-
ginning tomorrow afternoon.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-05-21
VARIETY HOUSES.

ALHAMBRA-Gus Edwards's song revue
heads the bill, and 10 this novel entertain
nlent have been added all Of the latest
Edwards song hits. Valerie Bergere
heading her own excellent company Of ar
lists will present Judgment one-ac'
play dealing IN powerful way with cir
cumstancial evidence, CASTOR and Cover
dale are 70 act in Entertaining Nom
sense; julius Tanner will have new imi-
tations and a stock OF honmots. and Ed.
Blondell and company Will present The
Lost Boy
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-05-21

HERALD SQUARE-"E verywoman" will
pass its Tooth performance in New York on
Tuesday night. II is one Of the few plays
that should not be overlooked
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-05-21

COHANS-"Get Rich Quick Walling-
ford" is as good for laughs in hot weather
as IL was in the cold season II is good
comedy capitally acted by Hale Hamilton.
Edward Ellis, Miss Frances Ring and a
well balanced company It's 3coth perform
ance in New York will be given on juno 2
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-05-21

LYCEUM-Last week OF Mrs Fiske 8
successful engagement in Mrs BUMP
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-05-21

COLUMBIA-The Columbia Burlesouers
will present two-act musical piece called
"A Partisan Temptation at the Columbia
Theatre this week. The organization.
which is regarded as one OF the best IN
the burlesoue list includes Leo stevens
Frank O'Brien. Nellie Florede. Marguerite
Chabautty. Johnnie Fields and Helen Jes-
sic Moore The Four Banta Brothers head
the vaudeville bill which will be given In
cidental 70 the burlesque.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-05-21

GAIETY-Rupert Hughes's farce "Ex-
ouse Me" continues 10 draw packed houses.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-05-21

BELASCO-Last two weeks OF THE
Concert" in which Mr. Belasco's company,
consisting of Leo Ditrchstein, Miss Janet
Beecher and others, have been most sue
cessful
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-05-21

HAMMERSTEIN'S VICTORIA Jack
Johnson heavyweight champion OF the
world. will make his first appearance as a
singer and will also give a sparring exhi-
bition. Others on the bill are Ryan and
Richheld in Mag Haggsrty. Osteopath" (;
the Four Fords. dancers: Harry Cooper,
Of the Naughty Marietta" Company, in a
comic sketch; Juliet. the clever mimic. and
f. Frederick Hawley in The Bandit
Sunday concerts as usual
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-05-21

COLONIAI-Eva Taneuay heads the bill
at the Colonial Theatre this week. The
Hold-Up." a dramatic sketch. will be pro-
vided by Taylor Granville and company
Also Ed Morton the singer. Barnes and
Crawford in THE Patent Faker and the
Lady: Mckay and Cantwell in Below
the Dead Line ana the Avon Comedy
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-05-21

FIFTH AVENUE - "Oldumers Week
was such wonderful success last week
that the entire show will be retained for
another week The performers include
Allen and Clark. an oldtime musical act;
Lottie ellison, THE Little Magnet; Mr..
and Mrs. Harry Thorne in their farce An
Uptown Flat; Fox and Ward. the old
Ministries; Gus Williams In his famous
monologue; Tom Nawn and company In "A
Touch OF Nature; Mrs. Annie Yeamans
In an act specially written for this week;
Ward and Curran. in their old favorite act,
The Terrible Judge" and Jimmy Thorn
ton, monologist. And TO furnish the COM
parison between the vaudeville Of twenty
Ave years ago and the vaudeville OF to-day,
the management will sandwich in Haines
and Vidocq. one Of the younger school acts.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-05-21

EDEN MUSEE-President Diaz is the
most prominent figure In The World in
Wax" New scenes on the cinematograph.
Sunday concerts.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-05-21

Four in their schoolroom scene. The New
Teacher"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-05-21
MISS MARIE CAHiLL.
In "Pinafore." Casino Theatre, May 20.

-,
through the gates. This mark was reached !
yesterday.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1911-01-07
UNIFORMS IN THE NAVY

Both the officers and the crews of the older
navies used to dress pretty much they
pleased. In Nelson's time an attempt was made
to get the officers arrayed with sort of
system. but the sailors whatever they could
get hold Of
That the dominant colors In dress In the Brit
fish navy land resulting in the navies of other
countres) were determined by woman's in
fuence is shown In English records. The Hon.
John Forbes. admiral of the fleet, said:
"Adverting to the establishment OF naval uni
FORMS summoned to attend the duke of
Bedford and. being introduced into apart
ment surrounded with various dresses. my
opinion was asked to the most appropriate.
l said red and blue. they national
colors
"'No.' replied his grace. the king George I'D
has determined otherwise, for having seen my
duchess riding in the park few days ago in
q habit OF blue faced with white the dress took
his majestys fancy. who has appointed 1t for the
uniform of the royal navy"
While wearing a uniform himself. Nelson was
Jealous In guarding against further encroach-
ments on the sailors prerogative in the matter
of dress About the time Of the French revo-
luton epaulets began to be worn In continental
navies; at first only on one shoulder. according
to the officer's rank. In 1888 Nelson. while In
France, wrote to his father:
Two noble English captains are hsss They
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1911-01-07

fine epaulets for which l think them
great coxcombs. You may suppose hold them
little cheap for putting any part of
Frenchman's uniform"
1t only few years after this, however
that Nelson himself wearing epaulet not
only a single shoulder. but on both.
In the United States navy uniforms were pre-
scribed from the outset-but with the very wise
clause. inserted as parenthesis. "if they can be
procured" By resolution of the continental
board of admiralty captains were to have a coat
OF blue cloth with red lapels. slashed cuffs. q
standup collar fiat yellow buttons. blue breeches
and red waistcoat with yellow lace.
Lieutenants were to have a blue coat. red
lapels. round cuffs faced. stand-up collar. yel-
low buttons, blue breeches and a plain red waist
coat Midshipmen we're to have blue coat
with lapels round cuffs faced with red. q stand
up collar. red at the buttons and button-holes
blue breeches and a red waistcoat.
Ohlcers OF tho marines were to have q uni
form consisting Of a green coat faced with
white round cuffs. slashed sleeves and pockets
with buttons around the CUFFS q silver
epaulet on the left shoulder. skirts Of the coat
turned back (like the uniform Of the continental
soldier), buttons for the facngs. white waistcoat
and breeches edged with green. and black
CATERS and garters. The marines were to wear
green shirts.
But II il highly improbable that these pre-