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Show f Of 5 WEEKLY LETTER FROM THE NATIONAL CAPITAL g g ROCHAMBEAU STATUE AT WASHINGTON iiOME AND FASHIONS. Presidents Roosevelt and Loubet of France. Statue of the dreat French SoMler WhoAided the Colonies In Their Fight for Independence. 0000000000 eight-oare- It-pao- ao parison with some of his venerable sociates, but he entered congress more than a quarter of a century ago and has served continuously since. The father of the house rarely makes a speech, seldom puts himself in evidence, and many of the new members are more familiar to the frequenters of the galleries than the modest member from the First Pennsylvania district, but there is no more influential member In the lower house, and although he does not indulge In pyrotechnics of oratory and thrill the country with lofty periods, the affairs of his constituents do not suffer and he Invariably gets there. as- Sommer Strict- - skirts are worn In a materials ranging of diversity large from mull to broadcloth. fashions happiTwo lovely of the Louis reminders and revived, ly periods of dress, are the fishu and the sash. sleeve still holds The bishop-shapeits own, but is much Increased In size, to follow the present requirements of fashion. color Is The preference for Increasing, and the combination of several different colors on one costume is not often seen. The old fashion of piping and cording edges of ruffles, flounces and other trimmings has been revived, and most successfully. One really new note In the summer gowns Is the return to favor again of ruffle put on with a the small heading for a skirt garniture. Taffeta still seems to hold first place, and nothing can quite fill Its many uses, not only as a dress material but also as a trimming for many other materials. Mrs. Ralston in Ladies Home Journal. Many plaited old-styl- e d one-ton- quickly. as though the were a puzzler. Now he infists that the joke was on Louden-slage- r and I oudenslager says it was done on purpose to test Bowman, and they havent been able to agree which way the joke came. Bowman hesitated question Wnen Mr. Butler of Pennsylvania protested against being singled out as middle. It Is true, retorted Mr. Boutell, 'that I am not one of those whose strength goes to hair instead of Rochambeau Statue Unveiled brains. After which Mr. Sulzer had to say. -- nothing OROKERS more Mrs. Representatives Wheeler and of Kentucky were discussing affairs in that state. Mr. Wheeler remarked that he understood Mr. Bore-into say something about Caleb Powers, the man charged with the Bore-in- g ON THE STAGE Congressman Cannon. Daisy stage. Mrs. Morgan has adopted the stage name of Daisy Welstead, which was the original sinful man of the house, Mr. Wadsworth of New York uttered the retort direct: You are certainly under suspicion," said Mr. Wadsworth. The senate is the greatest legislative body In the world, said Senator Cockrell, addressing Mr. Spooner ion nor understanding. upon a bill that was being considered. went St. over Is Oh, no, replied Mr. Spooner. This Louis Charlie Joy of not the greatest legislative body to Atlantic City the other evening to in the world. It is only a part of one to that Mrs. resort, of the Joy accompany greatest legislative bodies, but and came back to Philadelphia by eve- I will not dispute that It is the greatan he that get train might early ning est part. In fact, added Mr. Spoonstart for Washington the following er, smiling, I think we all admit that co vote. in time day and be here fact. Will you have your baggage sent up, Mr. Joy? inquired the clerk at the ANDREW CARNEGIES DONATIONS hotel where he registered. "Yes. said he, as he handed over Official tilt Show Ha Ha Glean Mora the counter a bundle, containing his 'Than 867,000,000. pajamas and a tooth brush. Before he sailed for Europe recently Do you mind paying In advance, Andrew Carnegie revised a list of his Mr. Joy? continued the clerk, eyeing gifts. It is the first time that he has him rather suspiciously. consented to authorize a statement "I pay gladly, said the St Louisan, of what he has done. "convinced for once that I was not According to this authoritative list, charged extra for being a congress- the total of his donations Is $67,212,-923- . man. It is divided between the United Scotland, Canada, England, States, Is Uncle Joe Cannon constantly in Cuba and Ireland in the order named. ths harness these days. No appropria- - The United States naturally hag the largest share, Scotland, which comes next in point of benefit, has received r of what has only about been given to the United States, and that $10,000,000 of the' $13,078,750 went to Scotland was given in a lump to found a fund providing a college education for those who wish It but lack the funds. The only other sum that was given by Mr. Carnegie that can compare in size with this one sum of $10,000,000 Is the $10,000,000 donation for the establishment of a national university in Washington. In the last six months that were spent here by him he gave away more than $20,000,000 or at the rate of $111,000 a day. If Mr. Carnegie desires that his name shall become a household word CoidIui Da Qaadt. throughout the country long after Wife of Secretary, German Embassy, he Is gone the fulfillment of his lition bill comes upon the floor but what wishes seems assured, for new the watchdog is listening to all that braries bearing his name will have goes. He opposes and amends and been established soon in 368 cities and lone. amends and opposes, and will do so towns in the United States till the last appropriation bill Is speedHis gifts are divided into these ed on its way to the senate. sums: The doors of the appropriation room United States $52,270,173 fly open as he approaches and close Scotland 13,078,750 noiselessly as he departs. When the Canada 876,500 bill Is from some other committee than 420,000 England his own, the faithful Courts, who Cuba 252,000 knows more appropriation facts and Ireland 65,500 figures than any other man about conMiscellaneous gifts to Great gress, Is pressed into service and sits 250,000 Britain at Mr. cannons elbow. Other chairmen, in charge of appropriation Total $67,212,923 measures, dislike the surveillance, but The four largest gifts In the last Uncle Joe nevertheless fights on. six months with the exception of the He keeps bis place on the watch tower, and has the moral support of the house leaders. Senators Teller and Platt of Connecticut were in the lobby discussing the opening of certain Indian lands to settlement. They disagreed as to the value of the lands. "Did you ever see these lands which the government proposes to buy? asked Senator Teller. No, said Senator Platt. Have you ever been West? persisted Senator Teller. Mr. Platts answer was not very positive. He had been West, he said that Is," he added, part of the way West "You remind me, said Teller, "of the woman who lived In Portland, Me. Some one asked her if she had ever traveled West Oh, yes,' she promptly answered ; 1 have been to Boston. a The agile Senator Cullora, desiring to go to his committee room, walked In the direction of tne staircase. Why don't you take the elevator?" he was asked. "Because I am in a hurry, he replied, and then he ascended the staircase two steps at a time. NIECE Morgan Has Dseldsd to Enter VandevUls Richard Crokers niece, Mrs. Daisy Morgan, will go on the vaudeville g murder of Goebel. 'I am not responsible for the gensaid Mr. tleman's understanding, the I gentleman may give Boreing. information, but God Almighty alone can give him understanding. And there are some men, replied Mr. Wheeler, looking In Mr. Boreings direction, "who have neither informat- e d Boutell of Illinois is bald and Sulzer of hew York has a head of hair which Bismight fill tne seven Sutherland ters with envy. Mr. Sulzer In the house recently taunted the Illinois member with being unable to part his hair in the Andrew Carnfla- two $10,000,000 donations, were $300,-00- 0 to Cooper Union, In New York City; $200,000 for library purposes In Denver, Cola; $175,000 for a library in Albany, N. Y., and $180,000 for the same purpose to Cincinnati. Gen. Bingham Every state In the union with the Harry Bingham, as he is usually called, which indi- exception of Rhode Island and DelaSouth Carolina, Mississippi, Arcates thst he is of a genial and sunny ware, and Idaho have been rememkansas temperament, a good fellow is the father of the house, although by no bered by Mr. Carnegie. means the senior member in years. Wickedness is a plant that Is most He is, indeed, almost a baby in com likely f die If we cease to water it at Washington, May Light Silk Coat The prettiest coats, except those of cream or black lace, are made of pale gray and biscuit colored silk, with the picturesque collars of lace fast- - 24. dramatic line was last November, when she had a smart part with the Baker stock company that appeared for a week In the Criterion theater, Brooklyn. She is a clever violinist, and wil play a solo in the sketch. Wall-Train- n smPLes cfs&waGre ccjp51 Flames soon will consume the cumbersome hulk of the battleship Vermont The ship recently was placed on the retired list, and Is to be sold at auction. After it haa been stripped of everything of value to be found on it, what remains of the historic old boat will in all probability be burned, and all trace of one of the finest vessels in the United States navy will then be obliterated. There was a time when the Vermont was regarded as a formidable agent of war, but for several years It haa not been in active service because it was regarded as unfit for use on the sea. After its direct value to the navy department ended the Vermont was transformed into a re- Anacdot ( Elian Terry. When Ellen Terry in her childhood first Impersonated Prince Arthur in King John," she left the stage, after hearing from Hubert that her eyee were to be burned out, with such composure that Mrs. Kean reproved her severely and the little girl shed tears at the scolding. Oh, if you can only do that on the stage, what a Prince Arthur you will be! said Mrs. Kean, Born actress that she Is, she shed those tears to perfection the next night, and the critics praised her dramatic force, delightful simplicity, tenderness and truth to nature. To Write Pop Lki Biogrnpky. Marlon Crawford has not been appointed to write the official biography of Pope Leo. While the novelist is persona grata at the Vatican It Is held there that his florid and melodramatic style would be unsuitable for the formal record of the life of the pontliT. Years ago his holiness chose his domestic prelate, Father OReilly, to produce his biography. O'Reilly has written a much appreciated life of Pope Plus rv ceiving ship, and scores of raw naval recruits can trace their first experiences hack to this beginning. For a long time the Vermont has been stationed In the Brooklyn naval yard, and during the late war with Spain many squads of naval recruits were assembled on Its decks. The Vermont Is a character type of the then formidable frigates that figured in the early wars of the country. It was an ungainly housed-iaffair, and was built by the government in the Boston yards In 1818. From that time until the ship was converted Into a receiving station it saw much active service. The Vermont Is 196 feet long, fifty-thre- e feet wide, and displacement of 4,150 tons. n Popn arlty of Amo Camming, During the fourteen years Amos J. Cummings was In congress his weekly letters on public men and measures added greatly to his personal popularity. Mr. Cummings always gloried in being a "reporter, and resented being styled a journalist It was his aim never to indulge In personalities calculated to give offense or to Inflict unnecessary wounds upon those persons who figured In his stories of congressional life. He was Amos to everybody In public life In Washington, from the president down to the humblest employe around the capitoL In his letters he brought Into prominence the characteristics of certain men who might have lingered In congress for years without attracting attention, v Pnpalar with Newipaper Mrn. Senator Depew and Representative Woods, the latter of California, are two members of congress who are never-failinsources of news and stories for newspaper men. Mr. Woods is ever ready to go to any amount of trouble for the g ' w " . tty ': i IN' " i V - Hot Qnit Md Lawyer Were you acquainted the deceased? Witness Only In a business Wy. was clerk In a large store at whlcA the lady did much of her shopping- Lawyer Did you, In that capacity notice in her any signs of Insanity! Wituess Well, no; not Insanity actly mere eccentricity, I was In ths thread department, and I have tx quently seen her buy a spool of thread and carry It home hereaelt Ne York Weekly. Kn Bat She Didnt , IA 'h s T V J ' V) :Iv r - t wor- Froblem Solved, Lady (seeking a cook) You good references, I suppose? Applicant No, maam. I havent any at all, maam. Lady But I really do not like the Idea of engaging a cook without references. Applicant Oh, thatll be all right, maam. You can pay me in advance. ened with loops and ends of black velvet ribbon. Some of these light coats are trimmed around the hem witn black velvet ribbon In several rows, with spaces between. The black taffeta coat3 are also trimmed with velvet, and then there are pretty coats for stout women made of black silk grenadine and lace Insertion In alternating vertical bands which give length to the figure. The short walking jackets of black taffeta to wear with any skirt are extremely good style, and one little model has the broad Gibson plait in the back, shaping in narrow at the waist The line, where it forms a coat-tail- . top of this plait is in groups of tiny tucks, which meet at the belt work In velvet, which gives the necessary touch of solidity to the simple taffeta frock. Taffeta in the new shade of green, with a large collar of Irish crochet, made in simple Russian blouse fashion, with a wide belt, forme a ravishing toilet Some of these taffetas are decorated with Uttle silk cords that is to say, the plain skirt laces down the front with silk cords; finished with fancy pompons of silk, the bodice of course being treated in a like manner. Some Hints on Economy. Fashion grows more capricious, more luxury-lovinevery year. The pretty girl of 1902 will wisely save the largest part of her Income for the "little things. The girl of forethought Plain Skirt the Beal. plans to economize or rather make the Tags, tassels and fandangles of all most of her silk drop skirts by having kinds are decided features of the fash- more than one overdress suitable to a ion of the hour, but although La Mode single drop. For instance, many are has succeeded in bringing in elabora- having the fashionable white etamine tion and decoration In this form, she or canvas shirt-waisuits and'' sumfailed signally when she endeavored mery point desprit, made to wear to introduce plaits and folds instead over the same silk lining. White silk of the plain, graceful skirt And the skirts ready to wear In the shops cost fact remains that the best skirt of the from $10.60 to $16. The sofi, unrus-tlin- g moment is an absolutely plain one, as louisine seems most favored. far as the material goes of which it is composed, though trimmings of variBaltins Bits, ous kinds, including jeweled embroidThe belt grows wider at the back. on eries, are en evidence evening A wide light leather belt fasten frocks. with straps. The prettiest waist circlets made are New silk Walt, of leather. A particularly dainty one has daisies painted on white feather. More charming etui Is a white leather band sprayed with forget-me-notRed clovers are painted on belts of black leather. Narrow stitched belts of the gown, laced through eyelet holes in back, will be worn. Full belts of the material, boned to fit, promise to be much In evidence. A Bequest for Information. Are you thinking only of the presOr are ent? asked the serious man. you doing your duty and trying to leave something for those who come after you?" "Those who come after me? repeated the man of genius pensively. "Do you refer to posterity or my creditors? Helping s Fallow Out, He (who stutters badly) I e I you, mum-mulul-lov- you than more than can tut-tu- t can tut-tShe (eagerly) Dont you know the deaf and dumb alphabet? Town Topics. ut d For Nackwonn The finishing of the neck of a muslin frock, or Indeed of any summer blouse, always appears to present a great difficulty. Some women with full, round throats do well to leave them bare, but unless one has a good throat and Is young enough to be able to fearlessly face the daylight, cover the neck with a suggestion of chiffon, tulle, or even soft ribbons, but do not depend wholly on a rope of pearls or a bead chain to hide deficiencies. Once one has left the twenties this ia apt to be a dangerous fashion. But La Mode is good and suggestions can contain a great deal of subtlety. Blouse of pinkish white louisine trimmed with baud of the same maemterial embroidered with open-wor- k broidery of fagoting, and with lozenges, of embroidered ecru batiste. It la finished in front with a band Erasing Trains Lob. of the silk embroidered with fagoting Day gowns are perhaps a Uttle less and ornamented with little straps of long, at any rate they are leas "swirthe silk and rococo buttons. Chic ly than erst they were, but evening trains grow ever longer, and the season bids fair to make a Die of Chilton. record in this respect. There are Net Is lined with chiffon for girls, many rich patterns in silks that degaving a light effect that is dainty for serve to be seen displayed at full Chiffon over silk, too, ar- length. Crystalline tells the tala of dancing. ranged in multitudinous frills to the Its gUstening surface in its name. knee. Is graceful for a girl. On the the slightly corded silk that has bodices, a baud of fiat trimming may a very rich effect it is corded both orround the square-cu- t opening, and a ways, not only a single rib is gracebertha of lace or tulle fall from bel jw ful to Its ligbty and shades, n Ar-mur- i . h Fifty cents for a bathing suit! robbery! Ill go without on finST She Acquired Skill, Methodically the angry wife bufki the cup and saucer at her husband.; Seizing the meat platter she batted salt cellar and pepper holder at and followed with a volley of sugar . bowl, butter dishes, cream mug end, knives and forks. " I knew that woman- harbored fVw terior . motives when she devoted ejjf3J much time to the study of y. -- '-- - tr Where the Pea Up.' 4 "Ill give you a trial,' i Let me bavi1, Chicago editor. picture of Chicago, that I BW" j of your style. ' But.really.Im not a ph protested theflw'lsifc'fV"x You dont have to $e. I wgdt"M. ' to write , I "Oh, thought yoa meant a photo graphic view of the stockyards." Took Up a (Mlmtlan, Dere aint much lymp&thy In dls world, an dats a lack, said Meandering Mike. "I took dat policeman Into me confidence. I told him dat I had all de troubles extant; dat I ws jes a collection of sorrows." t What did he do? "He looked me over an dej said It was about time fur him to take up a collection. No Vulfar Tip." ' fl Guest Are tips expected here? Waiter No, sah. We dont accepF to vulgar tips, sah. We is free-boh-n American citizens, we la, and we wish d sah. to preserve ouah I am glad to hear that, Yes, sah. All we require la a retaining fee, same as lawyers, sah, New York Weeklv. (I t, g hand-painte- t-. j. Its Soma Blight Consolation. said young "Charley, dear, Torklns, that horse you bet on "Theres no need of bringing the matter up. I know that my judgment was very bad and all that. Oh, I wouldnt take It to heart. The horse might have been beaten worse. You must give him credit for getting around ahead of the horses who were entered for the following race. A Religions Prlnoe. PIo;o:o;o Whats rying you? Second medical student You know I am desperately in love with Miss Beautle. Yea, and I have noticed lately that she has a sad, dreamy, soulful expression." Thats It. I dont know whether Ita love or her liver. New York Weekly. A Yankee Amazon ao:o:o.o:o.o:o:o:o:o h1 InooDTDloei of Knowledge First medical student The memory of Deborah Sampson Gannett, the woman soldier in the revolutionary war who fought under the name of Robert Shurtleff, was honored lately at a banquet at Sharon, Mass., where she lived more than forty years. Her body lies at Rockrldge cemetery in that town, where the grave Is frequently pointed out to visitors. The banqueting hall was decorated with the national colors, and intermingled In large letters were the historic names: Deborah Sampson, Mary Lyon, Anne Hutchlngson and Hannah Dustin. In a conspicuous place was a placard on which were the words, I Was There. This referred to Deborah Sampsons saying In her lectures on the battles in which she had participated while dressed as a man. One of the speakers during the evening suggested that these words be placed upon Sharons town seal. Prince Bernadotte, second son of the king of Sweden, is a deeply religious man. He is president of the Young Mens Christian Association of Stockholm, the chairman of a missionary society and of many like institutions. He lrequently preaches. Worth Try lag Agahu The Impecunious author passed f the manuscript with a faltering The aged, but truthful, editor he said, with . Er Mr. Wrightly the air of a man who has just become saddled with a great thought, did JO ever hear that Walter Scott the suggestion of his first successful X, novel while he was washing h hands? I I believe. I read of it," tammered the impecunious author, slip ping his hands into his pocket A fM away look came into the face of the aged but truthful editor. I was merely throwing out the Xgestlon, he said softly. k. d Mr. Crokers mothers maiden name. She will open In a vaudeville sketch entitled The Last Lesson. Mrs. Morgan Is 25 years old, and is of very attractive appearance. She is Mr. Crokers favorite niece. Her mothers name was Honore Victoria Croker. Her first attempt at anything in the LIFE. THE HUMOR OF Artificial flowers are tised to trim such little frocks, both on bod- ice and skirt, in preference to the BEST JOKES OF THE DAY PUT IN elaborate embroideries of the young CONDENSED FORM. matron. The most vivid color Is permitted with a white dress and trails Ha band louf Mr. of leaves are used in autumn tints alto Cnol Her Torklns Endeavor so. Clusters of blossoms are someand DU Husband Man at (Jenin times arranged at intervals round the Beqnaat tor Information, top of the flounces, in quite an old fashion revived, and a very pretty one, too. White over a color is nice for a No Cut Id Rate. girls frock, and then the blossoms Clinton Zimmermann has just reThus harmonize. that trim It would turned from a visit to Ohio and on his a pink slip speaks of roses, a heliojourney out there he went into a little branches or lilac violets one of trope station to have dinner. At the and a yellow underskirt of laburnum railway end of his order he said: or buttercups. also. Bring me a demi-tassThe waiter stared Whats that? Tblf Sduon'i Mtlllaery he asked. The characteristics of the seasons A smaU cup of coffee, Mr. Zlmmer-tnantwo in A small cup of exclaimed. millinery may be summed up words oddity and expense. There black coffee see that its good coffee, are cheap hats, but the vral confection please demi-tass- e means half a cup. 1 de modiste Is a dear treasure, running Aw, gwan, said the waiter. to such blooms and festoonings of lace aint to bring you no half cup. ns have not been seen In a long while. We dont sell nothin less than five Veils, too, have caught the infection cents here. New York Times. and now come in rich bordered laces and extravagant novelty gauzes, which No Bod Id Sight. sometimes stripe the face with a zeA from Findlay, Ohio, delegation bra look. The lace veils are worn a went to Washington last week to arcurloose a like lEspagnol, hanging gue for a federal building. Two were tain over the face, with the long, farmers. When they got to Columbus square ends forming dangling scarfs the party changed to a sleeping car. behind. One of the farmers protested. Some have these ends in the shape "I dont know about this here of stoles, like the barbes worn at the car business, he said. I sleepln wreaths of Beautiful throat designs In favor of this delegation puthaint bouquets and urns with flowers appear tin on no such style. in the rounded bottoms of these. Why, gol durn ye, Jim," said the other, taking his colleague aside, Trimming. dont be Bhowin your ignorance. Here are descriptions of some of Youre going oft at half-cocThis the glace models which are dally com- haint no sleepln car. They haint a ing from Paris. Many of them are bed In sight trimmed with a charming appllqus j OP THE DESCRIPTIONS SHORT LATEST PREVAILING MODES, Jacket dr twy Light SUlt CmU and Milllnarr Hammed Popular SeasonCp a Consisting or oddity and Some Hiuta on Summer Style- - (Special Letter.) HEN a lot of Congressmen were at Annapolis coursing round In Chesapeake bay, with a fierce wind sweeping the deck at the rate of forty miles an hour, Charlie Bowman, Burks right-han- d ho is Representative man, remarked that it was desirable to get back in time to witness the race that afternoon between Pennsylvania and the middies. Rowing or sailing? queried Mr. Loudenslagcr of New Jersey, a member of the house naval committee, that instead of directly from the Well Trained, f The Boy Bi- The Hostess (in reply to Willie bavd whisper) No, dear, you cant I had Youve enough. cake. any more The Guest What t good little boyj And what are you going to do When youre a man, my son? Willie First off Im goln to buy Uk myself too much of everything I to eat. - She (to her little dog) Hep overl Hop over! Merchant and Mothers New Merchant I wish I knew to interest mothers In my hjr clothing department Old Merchant Thats easy, II K. clothes. up the sizes on all your tickles a mother so much at 9 boy t&k p find that her size of suit The Small Boy Plan. Willie, she said, If you more of those preserves Ill gi: a whipping." You wouldnt whip would you? he asked Of course not Then Ill eat enough a - sU; pathfa T sick. - v "Id Uke to see Mlqs Pastry the man at the door. t-"You cant" replle "shes got the toothac" Impossible, for Ii tlst, and Ive got her package." ) The Bride, Havent I married . you before? asked the clergyman pleasantly of the young lady from Chicago who was about to be joined to the young man from Oshkosh. Only twice, she murmured coyly, and the ceremony went on. A Bagttm Comment. "The tefrain, we said to our neighbor at the vaudevlUe performance, while the popular ballad was being rendered, is prettier than the verses. Yes, he agreed. "I wish he wquld refrain altogether." She Thoaght H Mnsb Oldbeau (growing romantic) Ah, how I wish I had lived in the knightly days of old! Miss Youcgthlng (growing weary- )Didnt you? to i-- ' j Hi In The operation and the emine in his bill, gasped the must labc has bew' change.) L $ Knocker Do bile cheaper than the Bocker Not yet charges more than tb 1 Improving HU .Church I see Dr. an automobile,' ' Gotham Couldnt kill enough, ? 3 J Ity to me,t iri An ImpoiilblUty, He Immediately, my dear wlfeyl , f f . t . 'H "! V' |
