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The Washington herald., 1912-03-24
SOMALIS STUDYING
WAYS OF LONDON
Sixty Tribesmen Are Learning the
Ways Of Civilization in the
English Capital.

London. March 2.-In the very heart
of the shopping district Of London q
| tribe Of sixty dLsky Somali natives, sent
here by the British resident at Alden,
are now encamped and engaged in study
ing the ways and absorbing the learning
OF the white people that they may later
act as teachers to their native brethren
at home.
Though LondoIers do not openly draw
the colOr-line. they are, however, as a
rule apt TO consider the negro a rather
Inferior being. though few Of them live
with anything like the care OF the sixty
Somalis
The dietary Of the Somalis is quite a
science. They eat meat, ii is true, but
sparingly. and they usually prefer steam
ing hot rice, which Is ordered by the
hundredweight. They also take tea, milk
and sugar. and bread of their own bak-
Ing. The Somalis do not like our but
ter, but they are a hrst-class advertise
ment for oleomargarine.
To gain their meat supply is some
thing OF an ordeal Two OF the warriors
sally forth IN the early morning, and
with them goes the Mullah, a particularly
sane person. and the priest and teacher
OF the community.
Arriving at the butchers. the Mullah
examines various sheep. and selects such
as he thinks are desirable. His attend
ants persuade the animals to an early
death. the holy man Of the East mean
while conducting a religious service.
Then he inspects the carcasses, and the
result being satisfactory, he blesses the
food. which Is at once taken away by
the Somalts, for none but a Mohamme-
dan may touch It
In the Oxford street settlement, the
meat Is baked. and Is eaten as warmly
spiced as possible. pepper and chilies
being especially favored. and with II is
drunk tea. The Somals never touch al
cohol. nor do they smoke; in fact, they
do not seem to have any vices, unless
one counts multiplicity Of wives.
These men are scrupulously clean and
quite dandies in their way. Their robes
are always spotlessly white. They batha
with the utmost regularity. and they VIII
spend hours dressing their hair-a frizzy,
woolly growth which seems to require
large quantities of oil.
The Washington herald., 1912-03-24
INVOLVED IN sToLYPIN's DEATH.
Negligence Against Cabinet OnicIal
In st. PetersburE.

St Petersburg. March 23-The ex-min-
lister OF the Interior, NJ. Kurloff. who was
also chief OF the gendarmes. will prob
ably be sent for trial. together with
subordinate officials. on a charge OF con-
tributing, by criminal remissness in the
discharge Of duty. to the tragic death of
the late Premier NJ. Stolypin. who was
murdered m Kiefr last September.
1t is alleged that NJ. KgrIoff, on being
interrogated shortly before the Emperor's
visit 10 Kiefr as TO whether all precau-
tions had been taken to prevent tragic
surprises, announced: His majesty's
safety is absolutely secure. About that
there Is not a shadow OF a doubt" The
interlocutor then asked: And how about
NJ. Stolypin?'' That Is a different ques-
tion." NJ. Kuloff is said TO have replied
81 am unable to answer with the same
certitude fer his immunity from attempt" :"
The worst alleged against NJ. Kurloff Is
negligence. but the entire system OF the
secret police needs thorough reform.
The Washington herald., 1912-03-24
FASHIONABLE CLUB SHOCKED.
Imperial Club mt Nice Scene of 9
"waIkinE stick, ARRAY.

Paris. March 2-There was a startling
ARRAY at the Park Imperial Club at Nice
the other day. The club is frequented by
the most fashionable society and the
president is the Baron de ST. Mark. The
baron was seated at a table in the tea
room yesterday with some ladies when
the Marquise de Monticello walked up
to him and struck him on the head with
stick Instantly there was a general
uproar. The baron and the marquis
struck many blows at each other. and
one of the ladies present received a
sharp stroke on her shoulder from a
walking stick. Tea cups few about the
room. and 4 waiter who attempted to
restore order received one on his head.
1t had been thrown by a lady at the
marquis.
A duel had been arranged between the
baron and the marquis. but the mar
quis, apparently, could not wait till the
appointed time.
The Washington herald., 1912-03-24
MIsTREATED A PEASANT.
Two Russian Gendarmes Given Sc
we're Sentences In Russia.


Odessa, March 23-Two noncommIssion-
ed officers OF gendarmie and a peasant
have been tried at EIizabetgrad before
the Odessa Circuit Court on the charge
Of savagely maltreating a prisoner. with
the result that he died from his injuries.
The prisoner, a peasant. was accused OF
having stolen the fur coat OF a railway
traveller. He stoutIy denied his guilt. In
order TO cxtort a confession. the two
gendarmes. aided by a peasant whose
services they enlisted, pounded him with
their fists, kicked him, struck him with
poker. and burned his body with a
red-hot soldering iron.
Unable to stand the torture. the prisoner
at length said that he had stolen the
coat and had hidden II in a certain barn.
AS II was not found there. the gendarmes
recommen ced their barbaritles and infiIct-
ed such INJURIES on their victim that he
died the same night. The medical evil
dence showed that the bones of both
fOrearms were broken and that the body
was a mass OF burns and contusions. The
gendarmes were sentenced to two and
a half years and one years imprison-
ment respectively.
The Washington herald., 1912-03-24

Paris. March 23.-when a French wom-
an Is abandoned by the base deceiver who
promised her eternal felicity and an un-
dying affection, she is liable to act In
several ways. 'L'amour blesso" has dit
ferent effects on different natures. In
some women 1t creates a furious thirst
for vengeance. and in others II leads to
a despair whose only remedy is found in
the charcoal stove or. in the river. Re-
Gently three women in Paris had TO COM
plain Of the Inconsistency Of men, and
each of them translated her feelings In a
manner peculiar to herself.
Marguerite Alexander is confidfng
milliner OF twenty summers. A young
employe had asked her hand and she
had said yes. She was supremely happy
in the golden dreams of the future and
the most eventful day In her young life
was drawing near. But men. as well as
women, are capricious and one day her
lover disappeared, leaving Marguerite sad
and broken-hearted. Henceforth she had
nothing to live for. the sunshine had
gone out of her life. and so when a
train was coming into the Aubervilliers
station Of the Metro, she flung herself
in front of II. But the ''wattman" was
an alert mechanic. and, quickly putting
In an inch OF the ''jeune amoreuse." Mar
guerite will now have time TO think things
over, and. II the fates are kind to her,
she may yet find some one worthy Of her
love, make a good marriage and live
happy ever after.
shot UnfnithfuI One.
Anna Babry was a different sort of
girl. She, too. had centered all her af-
fections on a man who had played her
false and deserted her to marry another.
With a lscerated heart. the poor girl left
Paris 10 seek peace and forgetfulness IN
her native place in st. Malo. But there
she was still pursued by the image of
her betrayer and the woman who had
robbed her OF what was dearer than life.
She returned to Paris with a revolver
in her pocket. watched for the villain
who had sworn TO make her his wife.
and after firing several shots at him in
the usual erratic feminine fashion. was
taken into custody. He escaped with a
fractured arm She will probably be
dismissed with an admonition and a fine.
Simone Rocher Is another milliner. Why
Is II that all young and pretty milliners
have ''le occur facile?' But She when
her lover basely deserted her, did not
give way TO despair. "I'n kill him." she
cried. and as she knew his haunts. she
waited outside cafe In the Rue St.
Honore for .he "infidele." With a sti-
letto concealed in her mum. she crouched
like tigress in a neighboring doorway
until the tragic moment came. Then,
with bound, she rushed on her be-
trayer and plunged her dagger twice be-
tween his shoulders. Then suddenly she
caught a glimpse of the mans face.
"Oh, mon Dieui' she exclaimed in hor-
TOR. I've stabbed the wrong mani
Bathed In tears she implored the COM
missary to forgive her. II he would only
forgive her, she would with her own
hands nurse back to health and strength
the innocent victim of her fury. But
the magistrate was without pity and
now in her cold cell Simone weeps bitter
The Washington herald., 1912-03-24
The StOIcs.

Dio's Roman History.
'Mucianus made a great number Of re-
markable statements TO VespasIan "a. ID.
1) against the. Stoics. as. for instance.
that they are full of empty boasting, and
II one Of them lets his beard grow long.
elevates his eyebrows. wears his fustian
cap thrown carelessly back and goes bare
foot. he straiEhtway postulates bravery,
Righteousness as his own. He gives him
self great airs. though he may not under
stand tas the proverb says) either letters
or swimming. They view everybody with
contempt and call the man of good fam
lily moliycoddle. the III born a dwarfed
intellect. a handsome person licentfous,
an ugly person comely. the rich man an
APOSTLE Of g1eed. and the poor man a
servile groveler."
The Washington herald., 1912-03-24
REGISTER OF GRETNA GREEN
MAY BE SOLD AT AUCTION

London. March 23.-UnIess the govern
ment intervenes to secure the Gretna
Green marriage certificates for the place,
among other similar documents Of public
Importance safeguarded in public Gus
tody which their character demands, the
interesting register will be offered for
sale at auction here on Friday next.
The projected sale of the register and
certificates by auction is exercising the
minds of the authorities responsible for
the preservation of public records. and
Somerset House is impressed with the
view that it Is undesirable that the record
of marriages should be in private hands.
with the possibility OF their going out of
the country.
The question raised by the coming
sale is understood to be receiving the
serious consideration Of the government,
and 1t is hoped that steps may be taken
to secure them.
The marriages whose certificates are
shortly to be sold at Sotheby's were
celebrated between 1875 and 1854, so that
people now living must be directly con-
cerned. In addition to the certificates
there is TO be sold the Gretna Hall
marriage register, containing transcripts
Of the certificates In the handwriting Of
John Linton (who celebrated nearly ell
the marriages..
Career of John Linton.
The catalogue of sale points out the
legal Importance of the collection, and
adds that the authenticity of the certif-
Gates is unquestionable. and that they
have several times been accepted as evil
dence in courts of law. John Linton, the
celebrant Of the marriages, was at one
time confidential servant to Sir James
Graham. at Netherby. He then invested
his savings in the purchase of Grena Hall
which he turned into an inn. His house
became the most popular at Gretna for
eloping couples. In all there are over
a thousand certificates in the forthcom-
ing sale. Among the most interesting OF
the marriages, the certificates Of which
are preserved, is that of Richard Brinsley
Sheridan. grandson of the dramatist, to
Maria Grany, daughter and heiress of
Lieut. Gen. Sir Colguhoun Grant, which
took place on May II. 1885: of Capt
Francis Lowell TO Lady Rose Caroline
Mary Somerset, daughter Of the seventh
Duke Of Beaufort, on October 4. 1895; Of
Lord Drumlanrig, afterward seventh
Marquis OF Queensberry, to Miss Caro-
line Clayton, daughter of Gen. Sir W. R
Clayton ian elopement remarkable for the
fact that, instead of using the tradi-
tional post chaise, the lovers made the
Journey to Gretna on horseback), and Of
Capt Charles Parke Ibbetson to Lady
Adela Corisande Maud vIlliers. daughter
of the Earl Of Jersey. on November 6,
1916.
In making a runaway match, Lady
Adela was following the example Of her
Miss Sarah Child, daughter
of the head of Child's Bank. who was
married at Grstna Green TO Lord West
The Washington herald., 1912-03-24

moreland. The story of their pursuit by
| the angry banker. who gave UP the chase
only after one of the horses in his coach
had been shot by his prospective son-in-
! law, is one OF the most famous in the
annals OF Gretna Green.
One Certificate Lost.
OF the first important marriage in the
register-that of Edward Gibbon Wake
held to Ellen Turner. on March s. 1886
the certificate has been lost. Miss Tur-
ner was an heiress, only sixteen years Of
age, and Wakefield decoyed her from
school by means of a forged letter. and
induced her TO marry him by pretending
that her compliance was necessary TO
save her father from ruin. He was sub
sequently tried for abduction, and SEN
fenced to three years Imprisonment, the
marriage being annuled by a special act
or Parliament. Some years after his re-
lease, Wakefield emigrated to Australia
and played an important part In the
development of that country and New
Zealand
Gretna Green marriages were put a
stop to IN 1856 by an act which required
twenty-one days IN Scotland before be-
ing married there.
A rich lode OF copper ore has been dis
covered at Kilfinan. in Argyllshire, little
more than 4 mile from Loeb FSne. That
copper existed in the form of sulphides
and carbonates has been known for
wears, but nothing was done to develop
these deposits until a few weeks ago,
when the Shirvan Mining Company, car
rying on operations on the opposite side
OF Loeb Fyne, took the matter in hand.
In the heaviest deposits the workmen
nave excavated to a depth of six feet into
the vein without reaching the other side
Of It Samples of carbonate ore have
yielded over 30 per cent OF copper, while
some Of the selected specimens OF solid
ore have assayed as high as 20 per cent.
The superintendent of the operations ex-
poets that In the course of a few months
between 900 and 500 workmen will be en-
ployed.
The new White Star steamer Titanic,
OF 5000 tons. the largest vessel In the
world. which will sail on her first voy-
age from Southampton to New York on
April 10. will possess some interesting in
novations. So popular has the Louis
Sixteenth restaurant proved on her sis
ter ship, Olympic. that in the case Of
the Titanic this apartment has been erA
larged. and adjacent Is n special recep-
tion room for the use OF passengers TAX
ing meals in the restaurant
The Titanic also contains special suites
OF rooms consisting of bedrooms. sitting
rooms. bathroom. and servants room,
and these will have their own private
deck promenade shut on from the rest
Oh the ship, and not overlooked hv other
The Washington herald., 1912-03-24
KAISER ADMIRBS
OUR BUSINESS men
American Enterprise Being Copied
Extensively in Germany on
Emperor's Order.

Berlin, March 23.-American enterprise
and methods In business have repeatedly
won the admiration Of the Kaiser. and
on his suggestion have been followed in
business circles in Germany. The Kais-
er's latest compliment to American busI-
ness methods is shown in a circular
which he has just had drawn up and
caused to be issued by the imperial gov
ernment TO all members of the German
consular service. recommending them 10
copy the methods OF the American con-
suls in promoting trade. The circular,
which IS marked Confidential" holds
up the American consular service as a
model which Is most worthy OF imita-
ton. German consuls are urged to watch
how American consuls work In their re-
spective districts and to emulate them.
Plans for the attraction of American
visitors to Germany during the coming
summer have now been completed. Hotels
which are operating in this movement
have decided TO conduct their establish
ments along American lInes-to keep
cooks who can prepare American dishes,
TO place plentiful supplies OF ice water
on the tables, to Ice all drinks. TO keep
green cigars IN stock, to keep all OF the
latest American newspapers, and TO post
the American stock market prices IN
the public rooms.
Catering to Americans.
Last but not least. these enterprising
hotel keepers intend TO display cabled
bulletins showing the Presidential cam
paign developments and to fly the Amer
lean flag. Other cooperating bodies will
aim at having cabmen. railroad conduc-
tors, trolleymen. and policemen who speak
English distribute guide books in English.
Yet another feature OF the efforts to
make the American feel at home in Ger
many this summer will be the provision
OF free bands 10 play American music
and a great public celebration on the
Fourth OF July. The American nag will
be displayed freely over shops and other
buildings everywhere on that occasion.
These and other systematic preparations
are expected to entice Americans to Ber-
lin and other German cities in preference
to Paris and Switzerland
Frau kathi LIttch is the first German
woman 20 pass an examination which en-
Butcher. Her fame mas gone out TO all
the world, and America is anxious to
have this extraordinary product of the
woman's movement. An offer has been
made by large American hotel proprie-
tor for hcr TO become one of his stan
for a couple OF years at S2oo0o per annum.
Her husband has consented with true
German style to taking the engagement
provided ;hat a years salary be placed
In the bank IN advance.
The Washington herald., 1912-03-24
Opera House squabbIe.

There is q merry squabble between the
Prussisn government. which means the
Kaiser in this case, and the municipality
of Berlin over the new Ropal Opera
House, which is TO be built in the Konige
Platz at a cost of $2,TSOOOO. Prussia
wants Berlin to buy the present ram
shackle structure in Inter den Linden,
which is to be abandoned. but on con-
dition that the Kaiser shall stu have
a measure of control over the premises
Prussia is also willing that the mu-
The Washington herald., 1912-03-24
DEMAND FOR PLUMES.
London Costumers Report Rising
Prices for Ostrich Feathers.

London. March 2S.-With the revival of
soft feminine draperies and Iaces in
place of the tight-ftting tube frock,
comes a big demand for graceful ostrich
plumes. A well-known feather merchant
in the West End of London, who has
just returned from Paris, to-day de-
scribes a new feather garment. which is
best described as a cape of plumes and
lace.
This cape has around the neck a high
rufne Of ostrich tips, others of which
fall fiat down the back. Between this
and fiat ruffie while wrapped around the
figure is an insertion OF lace OF about
twenty inches.
Blue shot with red, or red shot with
blue, are the most popular feathers" he
said. Il am making now sets of feathers
consisting of one plume of twenty inches
and feather trimming to decorate the
brim of a large picture hat or to wind
twice around the crown, which is fifty
inches in length,
The Washington herald., 1912-03-24
EMIL PAUR IN BERLIN.
Succeeds DIR. Karl Muck rs Director
of the Royal Opera.

Berlin, March 23.-Dr. Emil Paur has
been appointed to succeed DR.. Karl
Muck as chief conductor at the Berlin
Royal Opera, when the latter leaves for
Boston in the coming autumn.
DR.. Paur himself conducted the Boston
Symphony Orchestra for a season and
was later the leader Of the New York
Philharmonic Society and the Pittsburg
Orchestra. He Is a musician of the
very highest accomplishments. and his
selection for the opera evokes universal
enthusia sm
The Washington herald., 1912-03-24
READY FOR BIG RACE.
Londoners FIockInE to Henley Tor
the 'VarsIty Regatta.

tne harsity heRatta.
London, March 23.-Londoners in great
numbers are daily invading the little
towns Of Henley and Cookham, on the
Thames. where the crews of Oxford and
Cambridge, respectively, are training
harder than any crews ever did for the
big race on Saturday next It Is very
hard indeed to pick the winner, for both
crews are in excellent condition, and IL
the weather turns out fine all records
will be broken.
Against the Dark Blues the objection
may possibly be made that they are a
little too eager to force the speed Of the
stroke, which often results in consider
able splashing. but they are said to be
rapidly improving in this respect At
any rate. they seem to be a speedier set
than last years. though their style may
not be quite so good. The Cambridge
crew, whom have several times
watched at Cookham, did splendid work
to-day. their stroke being somewhat
longer and more uniform.
The Washington herald., 1912-03-24
CARD SHARKS ON TRIAL.

Strange Court Proceeding Regard
ing Game of "Rouge ct Noir.-
Berlin, March 23-The trial of Count
Giebert Wolf Mettern.ch and a Rou-
manian named Buies. on a charge of
swindling at cards. has Just begun.
During the proceedings a question arose
with regard to rouge ct nor." Buics
contended that a skilled player with a
good memory would always know pretty
correctly what cards were left and which
way the colors were likely to run, and
offered TO demonstrate the truth OF his
assertion.
The president accepted, and Buics left
the dock and played a game of rouge ct
noir' with him. To the huge amuse-
ment both of the participants and the
public. the game ended in a complete
victory for Buics, who, had the con-
test been genuine. would have won $50
from the president
The Washington herald., 1912-03-24
QUEEN D0WAGER
GROWINGECCENTRIC
Alexandra's Danish Fit" Causes
Great Concern Among Marl-
borough House Attendants.

London, March 23.-Queen AIexandra's S
| eccentricities, which have become more
pronounced since her recent attack of
influenza, are now causing the inmates
OF Marlborough House some anxious mo-
ments. Last week she suffered from
what her intimates described as a Dan
ish fit," the same consisting of such
tense exhibitions OF interest in her coun-
trymen that the Princess Victoria, who
occasionally dazzles the household with
displays OF determination, was compelled
to put down her foot The immediate
cause of the trouble was that her majesty
had received a begging letter from a
man describing himself as an infirm
Danish sailor. alone and i'll in London.
The Queen Mother invited the man to
come to see her at Marlborough House,
and he arrived under the impression
that he was to be a guest for an Indefi-
mite period. It was Princess Victoria
who ordered the man taken to a hos
pital, even though Queen Alexandra did
stamp her stocking feet, II being one Of
her latest caprices to decline to wear
shoes indoors. Servants about the place
are now accustomed to have their orders
countermsnded several times daily.
Queen Mother Grfeved.
The Queen Mother is deeply distressed
at the death OF the Duchess OF Buc-
cleuch. who was her mistress Of the
robes. and acted in the same office dur
ing a few years OF Queen Victoria's
reign. The mistress OF the robes to the
wife of the sovereign has in the past
always been a duchess. but Queen Alex
andra, being only the Queen Mother. may
choose a marchioness IL she wishes still
to retain the office.
A private view OF the new London
Museum has been arranged to take place
at Kensington Palace this week. The
exhibition viii add greatly to the items
Of interest now to be seen by London
sightseers. and one that is likely TO be
especially appreciated by American WIS.,
itOrs. 1t is hoped that in time the mu-
scum will rival the famous Carnavalet
Museum in Paris.
Both the King and Queen have taken
great interest in the arrangement OF
the exhibits. Indeed. Queen Mary has
been rather embarrassingly generous.
appearing 10 regard the museum as a
most useful place for all her stray brio
a-brac and curios. Curator Guy LakinE.
of the museum, is at his wits end to
know what to do with all the extraOr-
dinary articles that have been arriving
from Buckingham Palace as donations
from the Queen. She has given her own
coronation robes, wedding dress. and
going-away dress, the last being a trI-
umph of suburban frumpiness; also
some dresses Of her mother, the Ouch
ess of Teck.
Mrs. George CornwalIis West is also
keenly interested in the museum. and
has promised a number OF souvenirs
from her collection. Queen Alexandria $
include King Edwards
cigarette case. which he always carried
on a watch chain made of Queen Alex
andra's hair and which is set with dIa-
monds.