The Washington times., 1912-04-15
PRESIDENTS AIDE
AMONG PASSENGERS
ON CRIPPLED SHIP
Major Butt Was to Have Re-
turned to Capital
Isa Shortly.

Major Archibald Butt, military aid to
the President: Clarence Moore. promi-
nent in Washington social and financial
circles, as we'll as one of the clty's
best known horsemen; Frank d. Millet,
one of the best known artists in this
country and member of the National
Fine Arts Commission. and Col. Archi-
bald Oracle, prominent In New York
and Washington social and financial cir
cles, are the Washington representa-
tives on board the crippled Titantic.
Major Butt was returning to America
after a six weeks absence, during
which time he toured part of Europe,
and paid special visit to the Pope.
Major Butt was to have returned to
Washington the middle of the week.
Mr.. Millet, the Washington artist
aboard the Titanic, closed up his studio.
at 1875 Wisconsin avenue, Georgetown.
several weeks ago. for business trip
to london. He was on his way to
Washington to make preparations for
I undertaking a big decorating contract
in Cleveland. Since his departure for
London his studio has been closed, with
h not even servant in charge. He keeps
bachelors quarters.
During his stay in London Mr.. Millet
gave much study 20 several schemes
which the commission of which he is
q member is considering relative to the
beautifcation Of Washington.
Miss Oracle Shocked
Miss Edith Oracle, daughter Of Col.
Archibald Oracle, is the only member
OF the family at the Oracle home in
Sixteenth street this morning. She is
shocked by the news of the steamship
accident and is anxiously awaiting fur
ther news from the threatened diaster.
Mrs. Archibald Oracle Ia out of the city.
Word is expected from her later in the
day, as 1t Is probable she will hear the
news of the steamship accident and
communicate with her daughter
II hardly know what to say or
think" said Miss Oracle this morning.
''Why only yesterday I received let
ter from father which he addressed to
me from Southampton, England. He
told me in the letter that he would be
home in a few days and I was await
ing word from mother as to whether
we both should meet the Titanic or not.
Mother left Washington about u
week ago. She did not tell me ner
plans, but said that she would write IN
few days. I am expecting to hear
from her at any minute.
MY father. who was operated on
several months ago, went to Europe to
recuperate He had regained mis- hcalth.
and by the tenor Of his letter, antici-
pated surprising us by the wonders his
trip had worked In building up his con-
stitution. 1t Is too terrible to think of,
but I am hoping against hope that he
will come through the perils OF the acci-
: dent without harm"
The Gracies are from Mobile. Ala. and
: are wealthy. Colonel Oracle Is the sor
OF Col. Archibald Oracle. formerly q
prominent Alabamian. Mrs. Oracle Il
/ OF Danish parents and boasts of roya
/ ancestry.
Mr.. Moore Due Soon.
Clarence Moore, of 174s Massachusetts
I avenue northwest, went abroad nearl,
month ago. His wife. who wa,
formerly Miss Mabelle Swift, daughtei
OF e. C. Swift, of Boston. stated toda,
! he went on a pleasure trip, expecting
to return home the latter part Of thii
week.
/ Mr.. Moore, who has made Washing.
ton his home rsince 1890, is a prominent
banker. clubrnan, and horseman. He
was born at Clarksburg. w. Va, March
! /, 1866, and soon after the completion Of
his scholastic education became inter
GUS West Virginia coal mining, oil, and
timber properties. In 1891 he became
associated with w b. Hibbs in the
formation, of the banking and broker
Among the clubs Mr.. Moore has beer
associated with are the Metropolitan
! Alibi. and Chevy Chase Clubs, OF
washington and the New York Yacht
| Club, OF New York, and the Travellers
| Club, of Paris.
| Dispatches, state that Mr.. Moore pur.
chased ffty couples Of hounds from the
best packs in the north Of England, and
| VIII ship them to America for Use witt
the:Loudoun Hunt In Virginia. Of which
he is master. While abroad Mr.. Moore
| witnessed the Grand National run.