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The Washington herald., 1913-11-21

Il doubt II there is a dance which ex-
cells the Tango for effectiveness on a
ballroom floor. 1t is, primarily, free from
any character of suggestiveness. Second
ly, 1t stimulates bodily grace and affords
no end Of mental alertness to accomplish
the many figures.
No other ballroom dance has as many
figures as the Tango Various experts
disagree as TO the exact number prac-
tised, but 1 consider fifty as conserva-
tive Some instructors assert that there
are seventy-five, while one recently in
formed me that there are more than
100 possible combinations of Tango
figures
For some unaccountable reason, there
are comparatively few standard" steps
in vogue, either in Europe or America.
This makes il almost imperative for
partners to practice their figures to-
gether. unless the lady chances to be a
superlatively good dancer, with a quick
perception and responsiveness to the
slightest indicated guiding OF the man.
Before one can hope to make headway
with the Tango it is compulsory FIRST TO
gain suppleness of muscle and limb. and
a fair amount OF deftness in balancing.
Ability TO fall into an easy and graceful
position, or series of positions, Is another
requisite. Otherwise, attempts at the
Tango are nothing more than attempts.
Tangoing is one OF the best health
developers / know. Being almost A fancy
dance, because OF the many so-called
''open" positions of the partners engaged
in its execution, it requires qualities of
skill that come only when muscles are
responsive, enduring and plant.
Often, when l am appearing in public.
l introduce Tango steps into certain
dances where they are appropriate. Al
ways have / found them beneficial. and
for this reason 1 use them constantly in
practice.
When I tour the United States this
fan. winter, and spring. il is my inten-
tion to fellow the custom l have adhered
to for so many years. And l shouldn't
be surprised IL 1 even found time to go
through some Tango figures at one or
two society dancing affairs 20 which
have already been invited.
The accompanying photograph OF my
self and my partner Gig. A.. specially
posed for this series OF articles. illus
;rates the conclusion OF the sensational
The Washington herald., 1913-11-21
AUToIsTs FOIL HIGHWAYMEN.
start Machine with Jerk and Leave
bandits in Road.

waycross. Ga, Nov. 2O-Held up by
two hlghwaymen near here today,
Thomas Burton and Stephen Warren.
automobile tourists in Asbury Park, n.
j.. escaped through the GOODNESS of their
chauffeur. who turned on the high speed
ana started the car with such sudden
force that the would-be robbers were
hurled to the ground.
Burton and Stephens accosted the two
men and asked directions about reaching
Waycross. The strangers at once covered
the autoists with guns, approached the
car. and demanded money and vaIuables.
Burton and stephens were about to give
up when the chauffeur started the car,
and the robbers were thrown to the
ground. As they lay on the ground they
fired several shots at the speeding car,
the bullets narrowly missing Burton and
stephens.
The Washington herald., 1913-11-21
EAGLES AT OYSTER ROAST.
Eight Hundred Members of Order
and Friends on Hand.

ana Frtenus ON HnEu.
Eight hundred members of the Eagles
and their friends attended the second
oyster roast of the season last night at
Eagles Hall, Sixth and + Streets North
west. Prior to the roast an entertain
ment was given. Those who took part
were S. Kellum and A. b. Williams, pi-
ano and drum duet; Edward Hutchin-
son, barytone ballads: Col. r. l. Mon
tague. monologue; George T. Budd. tenor
solo: Eugene Taylor, recitation; George
Gaver, address, The Coming Thanks
giving" Richard Edwards, artistic
dances: John Cammel. barytone solos;
Peter White, address, THE History of
the Eagles" James l. Tierney, tenor
soloist., Grandpa Williams was
awarded the prize in the oyster-eating
contest.
The committee in charge of the roast
comprised: Luther B. Hayes, chairman;
A. S. Morgan, secretary and treasurer;
Worthy President David Wolf. Joseph
Bresnahan, Eugene Taylor, Fitzhugh
Tayloe. Joseph s. Kessler, George T.
Budd George Gaver, Walter Reynolds,
Morris Hirshkivitz, F. NJ. Booth. Stephen
Talks, Ward Savage, R. L. Montague.
John Campbell, Edward Coughlan, Will
lam E. Evans, George E. Evans, Peter
White, w. W. woodfield, S. Kamnisky,
W. E Cowen. William Bronson, Kirk
Martin, Z. ]. McGolrick, Jacob Open
heimer, George Denham, R. R. Young.
and Fred Kneessi.
Worthy President Wolf presided over
the roast and delivered the speech Of
welcome.
The Washington herald., 1913-11-21
RIGHTS OF WOMAN
TOPIC OF DISCUSSION
Study Club in Economics Applauds
Address Made by Miss Jean
netfe Gershanick.

Discussion at the meeting of the Study
Club in Economics, at Ingram Memorial
Church, last night, centered around,
above, and beneath Miss Jeanette
Gershanick. Socialist suffragist and
student at George Washington University.
Miss Gershanisk talked on "Woman's s
Rights: What They Are and What They
Should Be- The women received as
much criticism as the men.
The men applauded vOcferously when
Miss Gershanisk charged that girls. from
the time they enter high scnooI. think OF
nothing but their chances of marrying.
Women let themselves be heard when she
said that men have enslaved women.
The speech of Miss Gershanick started
with Eve, and ended several decades
ahead of the present day. She traced the
course of womanhood through the pre-
historic days when there were no homes
and no enthrallment, and pictured the
day when the unshackled mother will
be able to enter a nice, cosy. hygienic
factory and manipulate lever while
she cares for her young.
There is no reason, Miss Gershanick
said, why woman's place should be the
home. She denied that there is any sucn
thing as mother instinct" She said
that every family should have four chill
dTen, so that the mother could kill two
while learning to care for the rest
When Miss Gershanick had finished,
Julian Piesce, presiding officer, said that
questions would be welcomed.
A woman arose and said, in tired voice,
that she was strong for the community
plan of living, advocated by Socialists
and explained by Miss Gershanick The
woman was tired. she said, of caring for
a tidy back yard. a brightly FURNISHED
wash boiler, and a white-hot kitchen
range.
Then there arose a man, who asked
what would the country come to If
woman were denied her garden, her
washtubs. and her broom?
A very old man arose and said that he
had enjoyed Miss Gershanick's speech
and that he hoped every one else had. II
they had enjoyed it, he said, they should
thank Miss Gershanick. A chorus of
"ayes' informed Miss Gershanick, who
was blushing. that she had been thanked.
The Washington herald., 1913-11-21
GIN CAUSES SHOOTING.

A bottle of gin got two colored men in
trouble last night on Suffers farm,
Benning Road. near the District Line.
Joe Sims, in charge of the farm, is said
to have shot five times at George Camp
bell A shotgun was the weapon used.
About twenty bird shot hit Campbell in
the head. but he was too far away for
the shot to do serious harm.
Shortly after . o'clock the Ninth Police
Precinct received a hurry call telling of
the trouble. Lieut. Falvey, Sergt. Davis,
and Policemen Brown, Strobel. and Price
hastened tc the scene in a patrol wogan.
They found Campbell in the roadway ad-
joining the farm. Sims was in his cabin
The police say he told them Campbell
had threatened to kill him and that he
tried to beat him to it."
The Washington herald., 1913-11-21
SUFFRAGIST PROMISES
TO APPEAR IN COURT
Miss Lucy Burns Makes Agreement
with Policeman to Meet Him
Before Judge.

Miss Lucy Burns, suffragist leader,
agreed to meet Policeman Harry Cole at
Police Court this morning, in answer to
a charge of having marked city side
walks with chalk 1t is believed thai the
case will be nolle pressed
Policeman Cole. as n mark of deIicacy,
chose to make his call in civilian dress.
Miss Burns had just returned from Bal
timore, where she had introduced Mrs.
Pankhurst to her audience the night be-
fore. A greeting Of mutual regard pass
ed between Miss Burns and Policeman
Cole. after which they had an unosten-
tatious chat beside Miss Burns desk.
Miss Burns last night made several pret-
ty compliments about Mr.. Coles ccurte-
Gus manner OF serving a warrant. Miss
Burns leaves for Philadelphia tomorrow.
The Washington herald., 1913-11-21
INJURED AS HE CRANKS AUTO.
james CaFberry Suffers Fracture OF
the Right Wrist.

James Carberry, twenty-five years
old. OF 1l43 Fourth Street Northeast
had his right wrist fractured while
cranking an automobile at the Con-
gressional garage early yesterday
morning. He was taken to Casualty
Hospital.
Howard Seaton. twenty eight years
old, of Virginia Avenue, between
Seventh and Eighth Streets Southeast
while at work on the new postoffice
building at North Capitol Street and
Massachusetts, Avenue. yesterday aft
ernoon fell from a scaffolding and was
cut about the head. He was taken to
Casualty Hospital
The Washington herald., 1913-11-21
REPORT ON FORT RENO NEEDS.
Comm ,sSiOnerS' Communication II cad
mt CItiEens' Meeting.

The Fort Reno Citizens Association
held its monthly meeting at 3sOS Daven-
port Street Fort Reno, recently Y. T.
Thomas. president, presided. Thornton
Lewis, chairman: Walter Carter and z.
T. Thomas, a committee appointed to in
terview the Commissioners relative to i'm
prOvements at Fort Reno, submitted a
report in the form of a communication
from the Commissioners.
committee, with Mrs. CLANCY Becks,
chairman, was appointed to confer with
the school officials on the immediate
needs of the Jesse Lee Reno School
The Washington herald., 1913-11-21
THAW WOULD AID WIFE SLAYER
Offers Funds for Assistance of Mat
teawan Inmate.

Concord. y. H., Nov. eO.-Harry X.
Thaw today in letter to w. II. Vary
OF New York. newly chosen Overseer
of the National Grange now in session
in Manchester. offers to give the neces-
sary funds to care for Eugene Clark, the
wife slayer providing Clark can be freed
from Matteawan.
Vary was a friend of Clark. Both
were directors of the Grange Fire Insur-
ance Company. Clark killed his wife
while temporarily insane over four years
ago. He was never tried but committed
To Matteawsn. 1t is claimed he is now
sane
The Washington herald., 1913-11-21
KNIFE SAVES MERCURY VICTIM.
WomRn's Kidneys Flushed Through
silver Tube aud Drained of Poison.

New York. Nov. 20.-The quickest major
operation ever performed took place at
the Fordham Hospital today. The pa
tient was Mrs. Thelma Peasants, who
had accidentally swallowed bichloride of
mercury, and ten minutes after she had
been laid upon the operating table the
surgeons had completed their tasks and
declared they had saved the woman's s
life.
A silver tube was inserted in the kid
neys, which were flushed and drained of
the deadly bichloride.
The Washington herald., 1913-11-21
Fig. A. Conclusion of the Sensational Whirl.

whirl figure in the Tango. The begin
ming is made Just as one starts the one
step, the lady moving away from her
partner and passing entirely around him
with several half waltz steps.
Extreme care must be exercised by the
man 20 hold himself without stiffness, his
right arm dropped at the side and his
body inclining toward the lady. At the
moment when the half circle Is COM
The Washington herald., 1913-11-21
WYOMING LEADS IN SHOOT.
Takes First Place I'm Tar
yet Practice.

The battleship Wyoming Admiral Bad
gers flagship, leads in elementary and
divisional target practice, according to
scores tabulated at the Navy Depart
ment The Arkansas, sister ship to
the wyoming, was a close second. The
Rhode Island, one of the Oldest ships in
the fleet. is third, indicating that the
newness of the Wyoming and Arkansas
is not necessarily responsible for their
superior showing.
In the full power and endurance trials
of the battIeships, the Idaho led the
fleet, with the Kansas and Ut2h second
and third, respectively. The Beale, Am
men, and Patterson, in the order named
attained the highest efficiency records
among the destroyers.
The Washington herald., 1913-11-21
SIX HURT IN HEAD-ON CRASH.
Two Passenger Trains of Southern
Railway Collide mt Dawn.

Barton, S. C., Nov. 2O.-Six persons were
injured early today when Southern Rail-
way train "a collided head-on with south
bound train %. T. A. Lloyd, a passenger.
was the most seriously injured. The 9TH
ers were L. C. Tanning Sally, S. c.; Mrs.
NJ. F. Mayors, Sandy Springs, S. C, and
David Simmond. Two negro tramps
stealing a ride were slightly bruised. f.,
The Washington herald., 1913-11-21

pleted the dancers are back to back. as
herein indicated. and the flourish COM
pletes the figure.
The next figure in the Tango is the
forward glide, a comparatively simple
step that may be easily learned by the
average dancer and that IS very pretty
TO watch
Before starting this figure l would
assure those who have pledged them
The Washington herald., 1913-11-21
!" "Tangoing Is One of
the Best Health De-
pelopers | Know," De-
cIares PapLowa.

selves to master IT that there Is moth
ing di1cult about Tango steps II practice
is given to gaining control OF the body,
and to becoming proficient IN balancing,
either on the toes or the nat or the feet
with such headway accomplished II
then becomes merely a matter OF repe-
tition of figures to gain the proficiency
sought after The forward glide is really
only a succession OF forward steps. the
heels barely lifted from the floor.
1t is begun with the man on the left
OF his lady, his left hand holding her
extended left, his right arm partly en-
circling her waist with the fingers
touching those Of the lady's right hand,
which is carried backward-as shown in
the photograph Gig. b.
II the dancers insist upon wriggIing
into uncomfortable attitudes they will
quickly tire. So will the spectators who
chance to observe them. Standing easily
erect without stiltedness imparts
graceful bearing and leaves the muscles
free. Under such conditions one may
dance for long periods without fatigue
The forward glide progresses deliber-
ately, with a certain stateliness of step,
peculiar to the Tango. 1t may be danced
with continuous advancing OF both feet,
without interruption, or executed with
pduseS diteEhdteu UT COhseCuliNe' dccoru-
ing to the will Of the man. who is the
one to indicate what shall or shall not
be done.
Much OF the beauty OF the forward
glide appears in these pauses, or pass
ing steps, and 1 advocate much prac-
tice alone where one cherishes the de-
sire to excel
In the next article We shall take uz
the third Tango figure, the passing glide
Copyright, 1913. By Anna PGElOn-)
The Washington herald., 1913-11-21
KANSAS MOOSE TO NAME TICKET
VIII Enter 1914 Race, Say Leader,
at Conference.

Topeka, Kans., Nov. 2O.-The Pro-
Gressive party in Kansas will nominate
a State ticket in 1914, Independent of all
other parties, according to leaders who
are here to attend a Statewide Pro-
Eressive conference.
William Allen White, Progressive
national committeeman for Kansas, said
talk of harmony with the Republican
marty was without foundation.
The Washington herald., 1913-11-21
sULZER SPENT S1,S67.36.
Deposed Governor Files Assembly
Campaign Expense sheet.

Albany, Nov. 2O-The total cost of the
election of William Sulzer to the Assem-
bly, from the Sixth District of New York
was 81, l,367.36. according to a report made
today by Alexander S. Bacon. treasurer
of the former Governors campaign. OF
this amount Sulzer contributed $500 in
cash. The expenditures and receipts were
identical, SAYS the statement.
George McAneny. who was elected
president of the Board of Aldermen in
New York. received sS,26i72 and spent
SS2iO3S
The Washington herald., 1913-11-21
DIR. WI OFFERED POST HERE.
Refuses Unless Legation Is Elevated
to Embassy.

Shanghai, China, Nov. 2o.-Dr. WI Ting
fang, former Chinese Minister to the
United States, today was offered the ap-
pointment of Minister to Washington by
President Yuan Shi Kai, but refused un-
less the office was elevated to an ambas-
sa1orship.
DR.. WI is living here in retirement.
The Washington herald., 1913-11-21
MORE WARRIORS AT CANAL.
After Secretary's Visit 1t Is Decided
to Increase Force.

As a result of the visit OF Secretary OF
War Garrison to the Panama Canal Zone
a decision has been reached to recruit the
Tenth Infantry, stationed at the Zone
to a war strength Of L5Oo men.
Accommodations for that number OF
soldiers will be provided accordingly in
the barracks to be constructed at Las
Cascadas.
This decision is in line with the policy
Of maintaining the regiments stationed
at Panama. Hawaii, and in the Philip
pines at full strength, which is regarded
as not only desirable for military reasons,
but as more economical than the old
practice of maintaining two regiments of
only half strength.
The Washington herald., 1913-11-21
By Mile. Anna PapIowa
Famous Danseuse Says
the Tango Gives One
Bodily Grace and
Mental AIertnesS.

This is one of n series of articles
especially written for this newspaper
by Mile. Anna PavIowa, the greatest
living premiere danseuse, who has
posed with her dancing partner, Law
remit Novikon, for each figure. The
dances to be explained and illustrated
are those now In vogue in society ball
rOoms.l
The Washington herald., 1913-11-21
COLLEGE COW SETS RECORD.
Yields I9,3O4.6 Pounds of Milk In
Year.

East Lansing. Mich, Nov. 2O.-CoIlese
Pravura IL, a Swiss COW owned by the
Michigan Agricultural College, has made
a new worlds record for milk production
by animals of her breed.
In the year ended yesterday she
yielded 1895 pounds of milk. which
tested L102 per cent and made 1,OoO.5
hounds of butter.
The Washington herald., 1913-11-21
Deaf Mute Is Missing.

Juleas Wilhelm, thirty-two years old, a
deaf mute. of 50 C Street Northwest, is
being sought by his friends. Wilhelm left
home Monday to go to work at Eight
eenth Street and Pennsylvania Avenue
Northwest. where he was/employed as a
craftsman, but has not been seen since
by his friends.
The Washington herald., 1913-11-21
Fig. B. Passing Step in the FORWARD Glide
Fence at Tunnel Entrance Asked.

missioners to erect a suitable fence near
the entrance of the railroad tunnel in
Virginia Avenue. Southeast, were pre-
sented yesterday by J. Clinton Hiatt
secretary OF the Street Safety Association
of the District. Other resolutions asked
for better lights at trolley transfer points
and the placing of traffic policemen at
Eighth and H and Eighth and Streets
Northeast
The Washington herald., 1913-11-21
women's Hats Cause Church split.

Evanston. III. Nov. 20-Tne First Con-
gregationalist Church here is split over
the question of womenN choir singers
wearing hats during the services. The
Ladies' Aid Society, which has charge
of the music. voted four times on the
proposition without obtaining a majority
In favor OF the hats.
The Washington herald., 1913-11-21
Life Saver TO Get Medal.

The Life Saving Association of New
York has presented a bronze medal and
S25 in gold to John Z. Ames, chief
boatswRin's mate on the receiving ship
al New York for saving in North River
on January 10 a child who could not
swim. He was officiaIly commended
mRnf
The Washington herald., 1913-11-21
District Father. Report on Cat Trap.

A statement of expenditures from the
District contingent fund for the past
fiscal year was submitted by the Commits
sioners to the House yesterday. 1t shows
an expenditure of 1854 out of an allow
ance of $4,000. The largest single item is
1915 for stationery. Among the items
listed are twenty cat traps, $96
The Washington herald., 1913-11-21
TRADE BOARD WORKERS NAMED
President Rudolph Announces Men,
bership of Executive Committee.

President Rudolph. of the Washington
Board OF Trade, yesterday announced the
membership OF the executive committee
to be as follows:
William II. Singleton. chairman: The
odore w. Noyes. vice chairman; John
10y Edison. William John Eynon.. DR..
Frank Z. Gibson, c. J. Gockeler, E. c.
Graham, John B. Larner, Samuel ].
Prescott, William H.. Saunders. J. II.
Small and William d. West. The first
meeting of the committee will be held at
noon next Monday.
Mr.. Rudolph also made public the ap-
poIntment of Henry Almond. as chair
man of the insurance committee; A. NJ.
McLachlen, chairman OF the public
buildings committee: F. A. Fenning
chairman of the public schools commit
tee; Thomas W. Smith, chairman of the
public transportation committee. ami
Francis r. Weller, chairman Of the sew
are committee
The Washington herald., 1913-11-21
Man Arrc.ted Not murderer.

Detective O'Brien wired Maj. Richard
Sylvester, superintendent OF police, from
Scranton, Pa, yesterday that the negro
held there on suspicion OF being Nelson
Long. alleged murderer of Nellie
Williams, a colored woman, is not the
man wanted by the Washington authori-
ties
The Washington herald., 1913-11-21
Minister Acquitted OF Uxorcrdc.

Topeka, Kan, Nov. 2O-The Rev. w.
L. Beers was given his liberty today
after jury acquitted him of the charge
Of numbering his wife. The minister
was accused OF choking his wife to
death by forcing her false teeth down
her throat.
The Washington herald., 1913-11-21
TODAY's SELECTIONS.
By New York Morning Telegraph.
jamestown.

FIRST RACE-Perth Rock, Hare
bell, Louise Travers.
SECOND RACE-Fadoodle. Capt.
Jinks. Reno.
THIRD RACE-Double Five.
Votes, Pluvious.
FOURTH r A E-Alta m h a,
Feather Duster. Agnar.
FIFTH RACE-Thrifty. Miss Mo-
ments, Golliwogg.
SIXTH RACE-Mimesis, L II.
Eckert, Guide Post.
The Washington herald., 1913-11-21
Alley Rin to BE Reviewed.

Assistant Corporation Counsel Roger
J. whiteford. at the suggestion of Com
missioner Newman, will review the citi-
zens' alley bill for the elimination Of
washington's slums before the Commits
sioners take any steps in the matter of
sending IL to Congress.
The Washington herald., 1913-11-21
SOCIETY
CONTINUED FROM PAGE FIVE.

she went to attend the marriage of her
son. IT. Anthony Lama, to Miss Laura
Thomas. The ceremony, took place
Tuesday evening in the home OF the
brides sister. Mrs. J. Vaulx Crockett
Rev Father Parker. Of St Mary's Ca
thedral. officiated. Two nieces OF the
bride were flower girls. and the best
man was Mr. J. V. Crockett Besides
members of the family and a few inti-
mate friends, the old colored servants
were present The bride wore white
satin. covered with white lace. and car
ried a bouquet OF lilies of the valley and
brides roses DIR. and Mrs. Lama left
for AshevilIe, and after a trip to New
York will spend the winter in Washing
ton. DIR. LAMA is a grandson of the
late Surgeon General William A. Ham
mond.
The Dominican Minister, DR.. Don Fran
cisco J. Peynado, entertained at dinner
at the Shoreham last night in honor Of
John Barneson, director of the Panama
Exposition, and consul OF Santo Domingo
in San Francisco, his wife and daughter,
having as his guests the Assistant Sec
retary of State, Gov. Osborn and wife;
the Minister from Salvador, DR.. Don
Francis Duenas; Miss Morales. Miss
Kingston. Senior Don ]. A. Cernuda, sec
retary OF the legation and wife; Walter
S. Penfeld. COUNSELOR of the legation, and
Capt. Inhbberd, Of San Francisco.
The Washington herald., 1913-11-21
BAND CONCERT TODAY.

BY United States Soldiers Home Band
Orchestra, John S. NJ. Zimmerman. direc-
tor Stanley Hall. at 80 p. m. Program;
March. The Whip" p".....-....-.....H .Holmann
Overture, Peter SchmolP' Weber
serenade Duet, "A Night in Venice
..Lucantoni-Iampl
Messrs. burrows and Shelly.
Violin and 'ceilo.)
Selection. The Wedding Trip" DE korCn
Two Popular songs..-..-..--..........Be Berlin
tal "Tra La La La" trequssted.l
Cbl international Rag
Excerpts from The Sweetest Girl in
Paris" ............................ Howard
Finale. Tires Chic. ,caslar
The Star spsnsied Banner"