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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-12-14
10y Gable TO The Tribune. J

London. Dec I3-Thc Lusitania. sail
ing from Liverpool to-day, took a large
number OF first cabin passenger. Mr..
and Mrs. J. =. Morgan and two daugh-
,ers took an early train from Euston.
and so avoided the American CORE
spondents. but The Tribune CORE
spondents saw Mr. Morgan on the deck
Of the Lusitania at Liverpool and un-
Willingly interrupted him as he was
going through a big bundle Of CORE
spondence. Very courteously he said:
My dear fellow. | have only just
finished a European holiday with my
family and can't talk finance. ! have
not yet considered the currency bill,
though | can see that II is full OF big
changes. and that II is OF vast I'M
portance. therefore, TO the financial
world. am very sorry indeed. / can
not oblige you. but have nothing def
mite 10 say on 1t yet"
Lord and Lady Decies. with their
eldest child. were also passengers. but
the newest addition 10 the Decics fam
ily remained in England. They Will 90
10 Georgian Court. Lakewood for the
first time in two years.
Mischa Elman sailed for a tour Of the
United States until May and will then
20 TO Australia for year. lie says he
has no free dates for the next two
years. When i'm New York he will
play the Vogerich concerto, just per
formed In Berlin with great success.
Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Brett sailed for
a two months visit to Mrs. August
Heckscher. Mrs. Bretts mother taking
their new baby with them.
The Hon. Oliver Brett. heir 10 the
Barony Of Esher. and his wife for
merly Miss Antoinette Heckscher. OF
New York. sailed to-day with their new
baby on two months visit 10 Mrs.
August Heckscher.
Mrs. william b. Leeds and her son
were also bound for a short holiday In
New York.
The Austro-H Hungarian Ambassador
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-12-14
NOTABUITIES WESTWARD
BOUND ON LUSITANIA
J. p Morgan, Lord and Lady Decies Mr. and Mrs. Oliver
Brett Mischa Elman Mrs. VIM B. Leeds Austrian Am
bassador to u. S., J. E. D. Trask and JOS. Pencil.

20 the United States. DR.. Constantin t.
Dumba. was vexed because he had 10
sit in a compartment on the boat train
with other passengers. Finally a guard
obliged him with an exclusive apart
mcnt.
Mary Lawton. the American actress,
who has been here since June, sails to
appear in New York as Julia in The
Philanderer." the George Bernard Shaw
play. which has been given only three
times in the provinces here and never
in New York or London. II was writ
ten in 1890 but Mr.. Shaw was always
against producing il, because he said
he couldn't get suitable leading
woman. He met Miss Lawton in the
fall and engaged her fifteen minutes
afterward for the play, which will be
staged at tho Little Theatre, New
York. n December p.
John f.. ID. Trask, chief OF the de-
partment Of fine arts Of the San Fran
cisco fair. who since September has
been in Belgium, Holland, Germany,
Denmark. sweden Austria Hungary,
Italy and France arranging for the
participation Of those countries in the
art exhibit, said only Great Britain and
Germany had declined the invitation.
but that a committee had been formed
in Germany which would undertake 4
thoroughly representative exhibit, even
without governmental support. He
added that no definite movement had
yet been made in England, but that he
could not believe this country would
remain unrepresented.
Joseph Pencil. honorary secretary OF
the British Advisory Art Committee,
was also among the passengers. Others
sailing included Clifford B. Harmon,
Lady Lister Kaye. Mrs. II. c. Hoover
and her sons, Count Eulalia Santa Eu-
lalia. Arthur Elliott, Leo de Pima and
Mrs. George Westinghouse, jr
Robert Moore Collins, head Of the
European division OF The Associated
Press, sailed for America yesterday.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-12-14
.INIGO JONES HOUSE TO GO
Gates 200 Years Old Bought by
American for $500.

London. Dec. 13-It is likely that
London is i'm danger of losing one OF
the very few examples left of the
domestic architecture Of lingo Jones.
and. besides. the home of one OF the
best known men Of English literature
James Boswell. the biographer of DR..
! Johnson. The house. which is beauti-
fully plastered, is No - Great Queen
street, next to the headquarters OF the
! Free Masons. who own the property.
The lease expires this year. and the
Free Masons expect TO build an add
ton to their tavern" Thus II is al
most sure that the building Will so 10
the housebreakers. Hudson, the mas
ter of Sir Joshua Reynolds, is also said
TO have lived there.
An American paid $1,000 this week
for a fine pair Of old hammered IRON
gates which have stood since the carry
wears Of the eighteenth century at the
entrance to the Royal Female Orphan
ASYLUM at Beddington, near LONDON
The gates show elaborate panelled
wings and standards in hammered
iron, with beautiful scroll decorative
work. though part of the iron WORK
at the top is missing, this probably BE-
/ ing the crest and monogram or OF
/ Nicholas Carew, who held high ofnce
under Henry VIII and who was be-
headed on Tower Hill.
one Of the conditions Of the sale is
that replica of the gates be snppiied
for the asylum. Last June the asylum
| finances showed that $500 was owed
to the bankers, the falling Off In reve-
ME being attributed mainly to in
| creased taxation under the present
| government.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-12-14

and Marie Tempest in Mary Goes
First" are doing good business, as are
the Chesterton play Magic" and the
two Edwardes musical plays. THE
Marriage Market" and THE Girl from
Utah; also, "Oh, ! Say
who's the Lady, rather unplcas-
antly French offering at the Garrick, is
drawing because it received such stiff
criticism. The Pearl Girl, THE Pur-
suit Of Pamela" ~ Place in the Sun"
and The Grand Seigneur" are doing
poorly. and The Night Hawk new
paper-thin comedy by Lechmere Nor-
rail-. is likely to close soon.
Laura Guerite Is appearing AT the
Tivol Harry Lauder sails on the car
mania on December - for his Ameri-
can tour.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-12-14
Reception for Mr.. Gonzales.

Havana Dec. ia reception was given
last night at the American Club in honor
of William l.. Gonzales, of Columbia,
S. c., American Minister to Cuba. and
Mrs. Gonzales. President Menocal was
one Of the guests.
The function served as an official intro
duction of the American Minister and his
wife to the American colony.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-12-14
German Sentinels Shot At.

Mayence. Germany, Dec. l3.-Sentinels
on the Notifications and the artillery test
ing ground here have been stoned and
shot at for several nights past and have
been ordered by the military authorities
to shoot down their assailants If they see
them
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-12-14
SAYRES VISIT EAST END
See DR.. Barnardo's Homes and
Ranelagh Club Later.
fBy Gable TO The Tribune ]

London, Dec. 13.-hr. and Mrs. Fran
els Bowes Sayre paid visit this morn
ing to Dr. Barnardo's homes for chill
dren in the East End of London. This
afternoon they were at the Ranelagh
Club for tea, the guests of Colonel
squier. They have announced no plans
for Sunday.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-12-14
NO NEWS CHRISTMAS DAY
London, for First Time, To Be
Entirely Without Papers.
[By Cable to The Tribune.

London, Dec. 13.-The English press
has unanimously decided to suspend
publication on Christmas Day. Last
year Tine Times was the only Eng
lish paper 10 be published, and even
that was for postal subscribers only.
This year THE Times" has definitely
associated itself with the other news
papers. and now unanimity has been
secured. In all probability Christmas
Day will always be thus observed In
future.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-12-14
To Boom West Indian Colonies

Paris. Dec. l3.-President Poincare to-
day became a member of a committee
which has been formed 10 protect French
interests in the West Indies. 1t is large
and influential body, which has been or
ganized by Henry Beranger. French SEN
ator from Guadalupe. for the economic
and intellectual development Of the
French colonies In the Western hemi-
sphere.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-12-14
New House for Duchess.

Nillicent Duchess of Sutherland is
busy getting into her new house at
Roehampton, where she expects TO be
settled before Christmas. For some
weeks past she has been living IN
small house in Westminster.
A good many English people are
going TO Constantinople this winter
The "Kidlet" and her husband already
form part of the foreign society OF the
ottoman capital. Lady SacKvlile
misses her daughter very much, and in
order to supply the deficiency has been
inviting a large number of people to
STAY at her home, Knole Park.
THE World" one of the most prom
inent society papers here. says: me
near departure from London of Nine.
Crouch, whose husband is leaving the
Servian Legation this month to be For
eign Secretary at Belgrade, Will be
greatly regretted. Nine. Crouch. who
is American by birth, has worked very
hard for the Servians during the past
troublous months. Her charm of man
ner made her most effective pleader
in the cause of the sick and wounded
of her adopted country. She will be
much missed here"
Lord and Lady Londesborough had
house party Of twenty a week ago TO
meet King Alfonso and Prince and
Princess Arthur of Connaught at
Blankney Hall.
Evelyn Lady Abingdon went to India
directly after the marriage OF her
nephew, Captain Gerard Leigh, 10 Miss
Helen Cloudy on Wednesday. Captain
Leigh. who is in the LIST Life Guards
inherited an immense fortune from his
mother. the late Nine. de Fable.
Having sold Luton Hoo, his family
place in Hertfordshire. he will be a
tenant OF Lord Sondes's place, Lees
Court. in Kent, where he and his bride
will entertain a party after their re-
turn from the Riviera.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-12-14
Personal Scrutiny Impossible.

In the brief period between Whitsuntide
and Goodwood a society that has grown
in overwhelming proportions crowds nu II
berless entertainments, each so large q AZ
il is next 10 impossible for the hostess 10
personally scruitinize all her guests. Often
il takes ten minutes 10 force your wsv
through the crowd from the front door TO
the first floor This affords an excell' nj
opportunity for the claperon.
Well aware that the presence OF cnS
girl. more or less, will not affect thu
dance for which from 40 10 1000 invi
lions have been distributed broadcast,
chaperon is previously introduced to
hostess. for the express purpose OF 81
ing, II hear you are giving n most
lightful dance. / do hope you will
me bring a charming girl / have stayi
with me-" or, maybe, she has telephor
the request at the last moment OF cour
IL there is a misunderstanding II can
easily passed of IN crowded ballroo
once inside the jostling throng Of wou
be dancers. nobody knows, or cares, Y.
admission has been obtained. And e
chaperon, having secured collection Il
eligible partners FOR her debutante. often
from her own acquaintances, or by the
simple expedient of feigning recognize n.
is free TO decamp to the supper roc u
with a more or less clear conscience.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-12-14
Gold Ladder Used to Scale
High Wall of EXCLUSIVE
ity in London.
QUEEN MARY FROWNS
ON NOUVEAUX RICHES
Most of the Effective Devices Are
Quiet and NOiselesS-3lare Of
TrumpetS Never Succeeds.
From Tho Tribune Correspondent. J

From Tho Tribune Correspondent
London, Dec. 6.-Every now and then
in the columns OF one OF the NOR ing
papers appears a paragraph rea, Ing
something like this
Society Lady, able to influence ! a
social introductions is prepared to ac'
chaperon for the London season. Az
Lady X, IS Library. w"
The agony" column, as the perso
column of that once gallant old ne
paper, The Times" is popularity kno
is so often spotted with these pecu
invitations to the social world that III
is no longer anything extraordinary at
IL. for the formerly impregnable wall
surrounded London society can be sal 5
yet easily scaled with a golden ladt r.
and hundreds are rushing in each d :
following the lead of that crew Of mu
room milllonaires from overseas VIII 3
the men who made money In the golt
soil OF Australia. in the diamond mil $
Of Kimberley, in the river plantations 4
the Malay States. In the oil fields 4
Eastern Europe and in the prairies II
Canada have gone. others are eager te
follow.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-12-14
Get Presented at Court.

Queen Mary frowns askance on the
nouveau richie, but, despite this. youngl
women have been presented at her COURT
who, IL penniless, could hardly have daredl
more thai 10 peer through the iron gates
in front Of buckingham Palace. 1t Is not
the Queens fault; it took the young1
women in question some time to achieve,
the coveted end but each step took themI
further up the social ladder. and the first]
rung was an introduction into the OUTER
fringe of society.
There are all sorts OF ways 10 buy your
entrance into the London social swim, but
necessarily most OF the successful routesi
are very quiet and noisefess. Few OF those
who attempt 70 break in with blare OF
trumpets succeed-and the recent instance
of an American multi millionaire is quoted
on all sides as an example
In the course OF week or so during tho
season" the regular attendant at dances
notices land. Of course, women are more
observant than men in these things) that
some particular lady is wont TO escort one
or more girls, new 10 the accustomed
group. and 10 futter about and secure
them attention with all the solicitude of
a hen for her chicks. or. perhaps. AZ A
dinner. the girl at your right Is an Ameri-
can or Canadian whom you have never
heard Of before But she IS well bred. and
Lady D brought her along, 80 she
must be ell right"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-12-14
Unbidden Male Guests.

BE il said to the credit Tor the astu
ress) OF the paid chaperon. few OF tn,
hazard bringing young women witho =
some sort Of previous word TO the hoste
but certain men have numbed a
shocked London this winter by rush. =
unbidden to all sorts of affairs. Only 'e-
Gently a weekly paper carried pertinent
paragraph reading:
I'VE wonder ii the little set of gilded
youths who have been making practice
OF attending society functions uninVlted
know that their names have been reported
to very exalted quarter, and II they VIII
be much surprised when they are siNeh
the cold shoulder in future|'
The paid chapcron does not confne her
services to caring for young women
Sometimes she guides into the social maze
an older woman--a wealthy widow or the
wife OF colonial magnate--a task neces-
sarily requiring more diplomacy than III
steering the debutante. II II be luhch-
con or a dinner the chaperon virtually
plays the part of hostess, for after nIs'
establishing her clients reputation LOT
wealth sire selects guests from her own
acquaintance on the principle that \ WIZ
be glad to sit next 20 b and that botn
will feel BATTERED by the presence or Z.
II the function be a concert she sehds
out cards with Lady E.--'s comph-
ments." II for a ball. she arranges that
the most desirable Of her own FRIENDS
shall give dinner parties in honor OF the
occasion and bring their guests to the
ball. one titled woman Is reputed To nave
arranged a series OF luncheon parties TINS
season, using herself as the piece de re-
sistance, at the price of 500 each to her
clients, and. moreover. to undertake 10
secure presentation at court for the
inclusive sum of $4,000.
The action taken last summer to re-
strain the traffic In tickets at Ascot seems
to justify the admission that not every
one who figures as a member OF so-called
society Is what he or she pretends To DE.
For instance. who gave the first intro
duction into London society to the lovely
young Canadian girl who is now seen al
almost every ultra-smart affair?
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-12-14
British Court Goes to Sand
bingham for Christmas
and Later to Windsor.
KINGS AUNTS VIEW
TANGO DIFFERENTLY
Princess Henry of Battenberg
Remains in Another Room While
Elder Sister Watches Dance.
iEy cable 10 The Tribune.

London. Dec. 13.--Queen Alexandra
and Princess Victoria, with the King
and Queen of Norway, have started
their christmas shopping. The Queen
Mother has been riding about in one oil
the small royal broughams very I'M
ostentatiously Prince Olaf shows no
anxiety to return to Norway; in fact
he is always much happier in England
where more fuss is made over him than
at home.
Princess Arthur of Connaught VIII
rot do any entertaining for some time
TO come-probably not until she taxes
her place with others at court next
February. when she will not be pre-
scented as an ordinary married depu-
tante. but will enter the royal circle by
right of birth. Her first appearance as
hostess will be at big dance IN Mount
Street House, the chief feature oil
which is a beautifully decorated ball
room on the first floor.
The King and Queen will remain IN
town until December 20, when they VIII
return TO Sandringham, and VIII sta!
at York Cottage over the Chrlslhhds
HOLIDAYS. remaining until January u
when they will go 10 Windsor, intend
ing TO stay there until the court settles
at Buckingham Palace. on February -
The King will pay his annual visit to
lord Rurnham at Hall Barn Park next
..-ooi- co, pbeaSant shooting.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-12-14
Granville Bankers Programme.

Granville Barker and Lillah Nc
Carthy are presenting repertoire at
the ST. James's. including The Doc
tors Dilemma" THE Wild Duck"
THE Witch" The Death of Tinta-
giles" and THE Silver Box"
George Edwardes is preparing a new
revue for January, the cast including
Clifton Crawford. Lew Hcarn. Bonita
and other Americans.
THE Great Adventure" is still the
best play in London reaching It's three
hundredth performance next Monday
and drawing big crowds.
THE Gold Fish," by Lady Trou-
bridge and Richard Fletcher, an Amer
lean, was seen on Monday at the Tiv-
oil. with Sarah Brooke in the lead. The
play treats OF Anglo-American mar
riages.
All In oil, the London season has not
been very good one for dramatists of
to-day. Old plays have been success
fully used in some instances; for ex-
ample, Quality Street" at the Duke
OF York's. Anna Karenina" at the Am
bassador's and Diplomacy" at Wynd
hams
Charles Hawtrey In Never Say DIE
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-12-14
Prince of Wales Pays Visit.


elyn Mason at Eynsham Hail LOT
pheasant shooting, but, of course Is
going 10 accompany their maJestles TO
Sandringham at Christmas.
princess Louise, Duchess of Argyll
wearing a very handsome black CHAR
meuse dress and blue sable stoie'
presided at the residential agency stall
of the military bazaar on THURSDAY
Later she took tea in the tango room
and watched the dancers. Other inter-
ested lockers on were Lady st. DaNluS'
tho Duchess of Montrose. Lady Borth-
wick and Priscilla Lady Annesley.
Princess Henry of Battenberg took tea
downstairs. and not with her sister IN
the tango room.
Princess Mary is about TO go to Paris
for the first time in her life. prooaply
with the King and Queen next year.
She has an excellent French accent
unlike her eldest brother. "Pragger
Wager" who is said TO talk French in
the most English fashion possible.
Canon Hannay, or George Birming-
ham," officiated at the marriage OF
Miss Edith Antrim. daughter of Lieu
tenant Antrim, and Captain George
Lane, late of the Coldstream GUARDS,
at ST. Peters. Eaton Square. on
Wednesday. Princess Louise, the Duke
of Argyll and Lady Victoria Dawnay
were among those present.
Much speculation is rife as to who
will be the next tenant Of Wrest Park
II is said that certain American Is
endeavoring to lease the place from
Lord Lucas.
The Nome daily nugget., 1913-06-24

A great political battle is nearly won.
 There Is need now of only one more state to complete the roll of thirty six necessary for the ratification of the constitutional amendment that will make the members of the upper house of congress real representa- . tives of the people.
 Last week the state of PennsyIva- . nIa--which had seemed dehatcable and a choice fighting ground for the reactionaries-disappoInted all evil prophecies and fell cordially into line.
 There ia every reason to expect that the capstone to this strong pillar of political regeneration will he placed either by the legislature of Connecti- cut or that of Rhode Island. Both of these legislatures are now in session. It Is in the power of either of these little commonweaIths to do big thing for the c. untry.
 Neither Connecticut nor Rhod, is- land has sht VII itself particularly 1 TO- gressive in the general run of re"rIt history. hut the spirit of regeneration Is working powerfully in both. m fa" best is likely to happen. Tho | '''r house of Ire Rhode Island legiTcui~ has already acted favorably in this
The Nome daily nugget., 1913-06-24

Those who have supposed that th' conviction of the Rosenthal murderer has broken up the gangs of gun. men" should accept the news of thu Jerry Maida assassination as n suffi. cient disillusionment.
 That another "sQuealer" should have been killed in a perfectly husi- nesslike and impersonal fashion. two blocks from where RasenthaI fell. Is sufficient evidence that the army of gamblers. thugs and procurers is still under thorough discipline and Is pre- pared to promote those who are loyal to its cause and to punish "traitors." "
 The city has social problem on its hands that cannot be solved single handled by a courageous rnd inde- fatlsabie district attorney.
 It has been shown that the typical gunman Is very likely to Dc grad uate of our public school system and not far removed from .he company of ordinary law abiding young men. The suggestion should he plain that there lies In the public school m unused power to influence the lives of youths after they have quit going to class rooms and have been turned into the street.-Ex.
The Nome daily nugget., 1913-06-24

matter. and nothing is lackin1 there but a concurrent vote of the senate. If both these states should miss theis chance. the honor of settling the ra- titlcntion of the amendment to the federal constitution will almost cer-
 tainly be seized upon by the state of Florida. The Florida legislature meets tomorrow. That state all ready has accepted the principle of the amendment. since It's United States senators are now selected at popular primaries.
 The American has a peculiar right to celebrate the impending consum- nation of this reform--for 1t was the American that fnced the storm of doubt and ridicule that first greeted the proposition.
 For sixteen years this newspaper has fought thIs fight. It Is our fight. and the victory, when It comes. will belong in a very special sense to the of the American.-N. Y. American.
The Nome daily nugget., 1913-06-24
FORFEITURE NOTICE.

To J. Greene. your heirs. executors
 and assigns:
 You are hereby notifed that the un- dersigned has expended in labor and improvements the sum of one hum dred dollars for each of the years 1911. 1912 and 1sl3 for and as the an- nual assessment for said years upon ca oh of the claims hereinafter de- scribed. situate in the Cape Nome Recording District, District of Alaska. Dredger Association on the right limit of Nome river. the Duke and Stair Association claims on the left limit of Nome river. Location notices of which are recorded n Vol. lso at pages 2is and PIT of the records of said district.
 And you are further notified thai if you do not. within ninety days from the date of the final publication here of. cause to be paid to the undersign- ed your proportionate share of said expenditures. as co-owner. your inter- est in said claims will become the property of the undersigned. under section 2s24 of the Revised Statutes of the United States.
 A T. DUKEs.' Co-owner.
 First publication April s. 1918.
 Last publication June zi. 1918.