Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-25
PAYS VISIT TO A FRIEND
Calls on Member of Senate and STAYS
Several Hours.
PROGRAM OF BATTLESHIPS
Three War Vessels Assigned to Ma.
neuvers May Escort Duke and
His Bride to Italy.

TURIN. October 24.-Representatives OF
the press are keeping close watch on the
movements of the Duke of the Abruzzi.
They are practically besieging the Cis-
| terna Palace, where he resides, in the
fear that he may get away without their
knowing 1t.
This morning the duke left the palace in
a motor car. Immediately the rumor
spread that he was going to board train
at small station near Turin. and that
he actually had begun his secret journey
to the United States
As matter of fact the duke went to
visit a personal friend, a member Of the
senate with whom he remained for sew
eral hours.
An excellent authority today charac-
terized as premature and possibly incor-
rect the reports that the marriage of the
duke with Miss katherine Elkins was i'm
minent.
PARIS, October 2.-The Rome corre-
spondent of the Times says. in dis
patch, that a division of three battle
ships, including the Regina Helena, is at
present being formed to visit France,
Great Britain and the United States, oS-
tensibly for the purpose of maneuvering.
1t is believed in Rome, however, that
lHt ISdl pulpOSe Ol ILLS udNdi IlONe Is
to have the warships escort the Duke of
the Abruzzi and his future wife from the
United States to Italy.
Washington May See Royal We'd
ding.
Far more credence is given the cable
grams which have arrived from Rome
within the past few days in reference to
the approaching marriage of the Duke Of
the Abruzzi and Miss Katherine Elkins
than formerly, and though all knowledge
of the movements of the duke is denied
at the Italian embassy and no friend of
of the Elkins family can be found who
knows anything of her affairs, there Is
feeling that the great International court
ship is soon to end in a wedding.
Baron Mayor des Planches. the Italian
ambassador. refuses to be interviewed
upon the subject. 1t is said at the embas-
sy that he is indisposed and under the
care of physician.
The ambassador suffers embarrassment
in not being able to politely answer many
pointed questions put to him upon the
subject of the love affairs of the Duke
of the Abruzzi and Miss Elkins.
Attache May Accompany Duke.
Importance is attached to the coming
arrival here of the newly appointed naval
attache to the Italian embassy, Lieut.. FL
lippo Camperio, who, 1t is now whispered,
may accompany the duke to this country.
The Elkins residence in K street, where
it is most likely the wedding will take
place. If it takes place in America, Is one
of the most elegantly appointed houses in
Washington. The first floor is devoted to
a spacious marble entrance hall.
Opening from this is large reception
hall. while toilet and dressing rooms are
so arranged that guests meet for the first
time in the drawing rooms on the second
floor The dining room, which is also on
the first floor, is one Of the most elegantly
proportioned rooms in this country.
The senator and Mrs. ElkinS have al
ways been noted for their well-appointed
dinner parties. Several of the most ele-
CANT dinners they have ever given were
in honor of the Duke of the Abruzzi on
his several visits to Washington.
Where Wedding May Take Place.
One of the most attractive features of
the main drawing room is a portrait of
Miss Elkins by a famous artist. The mar
riage of the duke and Miss Elkins may
take place in this room, though former
plans may be carried out and the cere-
mony be performed at Hallihurst, Elkins,
W. Va, or might take place in the Ital-
ian embassy, where spacious drawing
rooms and great ballroom afford every
possible convenience.
In any event the Italian ambassador.
Baron Mayor des Planches, will act as
the representative of the King of Italy
at the ceremony. Cardinal Gibbons will
officiate.
1t is thought by social leaders here
that after the Duke of the Abruzzi has
announced the engagement to his family
and Miss Elkins has showed her rela-
tives d like confidence. no official an
nouncement of the engagement may be
required or, il 1t is. it will come from
the royal family and not be made by
the Elkins family.
AS the duke and the papal delegate in
Washington. Mgr. Falconio. are old and
special friends, it is probable that every
concession of the church or state asked
by the duke will be granted and readily
arranged for.
Miss Elkins is known to have received
some rare books from the pope relative to
the Catholic religion. While many re-
ports have been published of her presence
in Washington, she has seldom left her
West Virginia home. except for flying
trips to visit Cardinal Gibbons in Balti-
more
1t is not believed that Miss Elkns has
selected bridesmaids. She has, however
score of girl friends: who are leaders of
society. from whom she might choose at
tendants.
Among those mentioned as most likely
to be selected by Miss Elkins are Miss Mar.
jorie Gould. daughter of George j. Gould
and Miss Rosalie O'Brien. daughter Of