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The Washington herald., 1913-01-19
WOMAN CAUSES RUIN
OF POWERFUL BANKER
M. Wlasteniza, Russian Millionaire,
Accused of Stealing S20,000,000
for Enchantress.
pecial Cable to The Washington Herald.


Berlin. Jan. 1S.-M. Wlasteniza. the all
powerful millionaire of Nikolajew, is
dying in Russian dungeon, accused Of
stealing s2O,O0O,OoO to, satisfy the whims
of a pretty woman.
Melitta Karuano, known as Honey
sweet" occupies a cell in the same prison.
awaiting to be tried on a charge of hav-
ing inspired the fraud which he COM
mitted.
The story of this millionaire and his
temptress is filled with startling revela-
tions. Melitta first entered the service
Of the millionaire as a stenographer
Her beauty was positively uncanny, and
the millionaire soon succumbed to her
allurements. His wife left the city with
their two grown daughters in order to
prevent an open scandal
From that moment Melitta became sole
ruler of the old banker. Her greed for
money was Unsuitable, and the old man
was prompted to get by fraud what he
could not get honestly. The young wom-
an urged him on. leading him from one
daring fraud into another, reaping for
herself the harvest of his speculations
and filling her Golfers with gold and
jewels.
Finally. the aged man collapsed under
the strain and toppled over in an at
tack OF apoplexy. Wealthy beyond her
most daring dreams, the handsome girl
then took the reins of the swindlng
business into her own hands. She de-
cided to transfer all the enterprises of
the helpless invalid TO a syndicate i'm
America and TO escape with the money
She delayed her flight just little too
long. The authorities investigated and
the arrest of the two principal Culprits
followed.
The Washington herald., 1913-01-19
ANTI-MILITARIST CAMPAIGN
CAUSE OF TROUBLE IN FRANCE
Syndcast Movement Found to Reach Into All Quarters of
Trades Unionism, and Is Declared by Officials to Be
Menace to Government.

tons led NJ, Drioux to inquire into the
real motives of these groups. The group
Of syndicalists is, il seems, composed of
secretaries of trade unions affiliated with
The General Confederation of Labor. 1t
defends no trade interests, but only pre-
pares revolutionary and anarchist confer
ences where sabotage" of railways and
mobilization Is advocated. In case of
mobilization the aim of the syndicalists
Is to counsel insurrection.
The magisterial inquiry opened after
the anti-war demonstration on December
16 showed that there were relations be-
tween organizations which were appar-
emily Independent, and the General Con-
federation of Labor. 1t was found that
the strike cards which were seized had
been issued by the secretaries of the
Union of Syndicates- These two men
have been summoned before NJ. Drioux
who has charged them with conspiring
against the security of the state Other
revolutionary leaders will be called be-
fore the magistrate. The authorities are
determined to get at thes bottom of the
anti-militsrist campaign. which is doing
SO much harm among the young work
men in the country
The Washington herald., 1913-01-19
WINTER SEASON PROVES
POPULAR WITH ENGLISH
London Has Big Influx of Fashion
ables, Many Prominent Ameri-
cans Being There.
Gable to The Washington Herald.

Special Gable to The Washington Herald.
London, Jan. 1S-"ThIs year London
has developed winter season never seen
before" said Theodore Kroell. manager
of the Ritz Hotel, to-day. "Of course
there is no reason why London should
not have a winter season just the same
as New York, Berlin, or Paris. There are
plenty OF attractions here. and just now
dinners, theater parties and dances are
of the London season. There are smart
don before. The winter session of Par
lament has something to do with the
boom. but IL has nothing to do with the
exceptional number Of Americans here"
One cause for the present influx of
visitors is the wretched weather in the
midland, which stopped hunting. leaving
great many well-known people with
nothing to do but come to town. Among
these are Mr.. and Mrs. F. Ambrose
Clarke. who have been entertaining
party at their place. Melton Mowbray.
w. f. Carter. of Philadelphia, ran up
to town for a few days from Leicester.
Others similarly affected by the weather
are Mr.. and Mrs. Robert E. Strawbridge.
of Philadelphia, and Mr.. and Mrs Scott
Cameron. sIl OF whom spent the week
at Claridge's Hotel
Harry Payne Whitney. who brought a
party of friends from New York to do
some hunting. is still waiting for the
sport to begin. His guests. including Mr..
and Mrs. Arthur Scott Burden. ]. F
Waterbury. and ]. A. Rawlings went TO
Melton Mowbray for a day. but have re-
turned TO town until Mr.. Whitney gives
the signal that everything is ready. Miss
Whitney has gone TO Paris to join her
mother, who is staying there.
The Washington herald., 1913-01-19
GLADYS VANDERBILT
MAY SIT ON THRONE
Hungarians Seek to Put Count Szeeh.
enyi in Power When Emperor
Franz Joseph Dies.

Paris. Jan. 1s-Psris members OF the
Vanderbilt family were surprised this
week by receipt Of letters from promi-
nent Hungarian PATRIOTS. followed up by
visit to the French capital of these
latter. The object Is to get financial
backing from this prominent family TO
place Count Szechenyi on the throne OF
Hungary.
In the possible breakup of the Aus
trian Empire the eyes of Hungarian
patriots turn to the husband OF Gladys
Vanderbilt. because he is the grandson
Of the Hungarian patriot who was put
to death in lsiS. As result of that revo-
luton, nine Hungarian mobiles of whom
the then Count Szechenyi was chief was
strangled by the order Of Emperor Franz
Josef, who had just reached the throne.
The Russian field marshal. Paskoevitch.
asked permission to take the nine noble
patriots to Russia, but the Emperor
promised that they should not lose even
hair of their heads. They didn't lose
hair because they were strangled IN
prison.
The second reason why Hungarians are
said to be looking to Szechenyi as their
King, is because. thanks to the Wander
bilt fortune. he is rich enough to sustain
dignity. Should he succeed in becoming
King Iadilas, then the countess will
be Queen Gladys. And as her marriage
is not a morganatic OEc. no such effort
to keep her OF the throne of Hungary
can be made as that against Countess
Chotek, the morganatic wife OF the
Archduke Franz Ferdinand. heir to the
dual monarchy.
So an American Queen. and she from
the American family of the Vanderbilts.
is among the probabilities in the land of
the Hungarian patriot, Kossuth.
The Washington herald., 1913-01-19
AMERICAN DUKE GIVES
ANNUITY FOR SAVANTS
Duke de Loudat Contributes for Sixth
Time-AIso Offers Prize for History
Of Ethnography Of America.
,eciaI Oable to me Wr.hinrton He1ald.

Special Cable to Tue Washington Herald.
Paris. Jan. lk-Again the only Ameri-
can duke in the world has shown his
generosity by contributing for the sixth
time an annuity enabling savants In
Strengthened circumstances to continue
their studies
The Duke de Loudat gives this annuity
through the Academy or inscriptions
and Bellies Letters. one of five institu-
tions which comprise what is called COL
lectively the French Academy.
The duke was born In New YORK
eighty-two years ago. but In spite or
his age he continues his studies. lie Is
a commander OF the Legion OF Honor ana
also an associate member OF the Insti-
tute of France and the American Asso-
citation for the Advancement OF Science
The duke has just offered prize for
the best book of the history or ethno-
graphy OF America. lie Is the author or
many works, including the ''Medalic His
tory of the United States
Despite his age, the duke Is a regular
habitue of the Polo Club and other clubs
He and Henri Vignaud, who is two
months his senior. engaged IN a walking
match recently in which the duke beat
the former secretary.
The Washington herald., 1913-01-19
R0MATI AGAIN In TOLLS.
CarusO's Former Chauffeur just
Cannot Resist the Women.

Cannot Resist the Women.
Special CSbIe to The Washington Herald.
Milan, Jan. 1S.-Signor Caruso's ex-
chauffeur. Cesare Romati, who some
time ago eloped from Florence to the
French Riviera with a woman friend of
his master. the well known opera star,
Ada Giachetti. in his masters motor car.
and who was recently condemned at
Milan to ten months Imprisonment as
the organizer of a perjury plot against
the great tenor. has again got himself
into serious trouble.
While out on bail pending his appeal,
Romati made the acquaintance OF a
young woman of good family at GAL
larate. After a promise of marriage he
persuaded her to sell some property for
the purpose of financing a grand school
of aviation for the upper classes which
he said he was commissioned to organize
No sooner had the money been obtained
than Romati prevailed upon the girl to
leave her home and run away with him
AT Varese, where. till shortly before
Christmas, they stayed at the woman's
expense.
Romati. according to the young wom-
ans statement. then excused himself
saying he must spend the Christmas sea-
son with his family at Drescia When,
however. some days elapsed without any
tidings of him and she discovered that
on leaving her he had taken $500 from
her cash box. she came to Milan and
gave information to the police. RomatI,
when arrested, was apparently in hiding
at Varese, only a few streets from
where he had abandoned the girl Later
he was brought to Milan prison in irons
The Washington herald., 1913-01-19
prince ARTHUR OF CONNAUGHT
APPRISED OF HIS POPULARITY
Receives Hundreds Of Letters and kilograms Of Congratua
ton on Occasion Of His Thnteth Birthday.
Likely to Succeed His Father in Canada

regularly this winter with various packs
OF hounds In Yorkshire
Young Prince Albert Victor. second son
OF King George. has just passed out
from Dartmouth Naval College and joined
the Cumberland, the sea-going training
ship at Devonport, for a cruise to the
Canary Islands and West Indies. There
is possibility that the ship may put
In at New York on the homeward voy-
age during the early fall. as IL Is known
that the King is anxious for either the
Prince Of Wales or Prince Albert to
make acquaintance with Americans and
america at as early date as possi-
BILE.
Prince Going to Germany.
The Cumberland will be away about
six months. On Prince Aioert's return,
after brief vacation. he will be packed
on to one Of the German universities
which is almost certain to be Heidel-
berg. OF course. the ubiquitous Mr.. Ham
sci, the royal tutor, will accompany him,
which brings TO mind a good story
being told anent the Prince of Wales
recent stay In Paris
Some well known Bohemains met In
solemn conclave a night or two ago and
were discussing the alleged good time
the young prince had in the French
Capital One of their number expressed
disbelief In the stories, saying that there.
was too much Hansel and not enough
Gretel," during the princes stay to suit
him. referring. OF course, to the close
surveillance which the royal tutor kept
over the young prince.
The Washington herald., 1913-01-19
PHOTOGRAPH OF KAISER And
SONS IS WIDELY DISTRIBUTED
Believed to Be Intended as Mute Refutation Of Rumors Of
Estrangement Between Emperor and Sons.
Takes Place Of Written Denials

thirty-one years old. was married In
June, 1906. He has three sons to whom
their grandfather is devoted. The crown
prince has been trained to be soldier
first Of all. yet he bears most learned
title, rector magnificus of the Univer-
sity Of Koenigsburg." He is also good
carpenter, II In said.
Prince Eitei Frederick. the biggest of
the Kaiser's sons. Is the German peoples
favorite. He Is thirty years old and
was married In 1906, but has no children.
He Is soldier. too
Prince Adalbert, twenty-nine. Is the
sailor-prince. He Is a captain-comman-
der In the Navy, stationed at Kiel
Prince August Villa. twenty-six. has
received the degree OF doctor Of political
science at the University of Bonne- To
his fathers disgust he will adopt a civil
career. He married in October. 1908. but
has no children.
Prince Oscar, twenty-five, unmarried, Is
studying military science.
Prince Joachim. twenty-five, will be a
soldier and is stationed at Strassburg.
The Washington herald., 1913-01-19
Special Cable to The Washington Herald.

Special Cable to The Washington Herald
London. Jan. 1S-Prince Arthur OF Con-
naught. who celebrated his thirtieth
birthday during the week, received hun
dreds of letters and kilograms of con-
graduation. not only from people in the
royalist set, but from private friends and
army men, with whom he is extremely
popular. At the service clubs it is freely
stated that the prince will ultimately
succeed his father in Canada and that
the Duke of Connaught will be appointed
Viceroy of India.
The only trouble is to find a bride for
Prince Arthur, who regards a political
alliance with foreign royalty with posi-
tive repugnance. As every one knows.
mis- great and only attachment to the
Duke of Rutland's daughter was severely
and finally discountenanced by the late
King Edward. One Of the Cars young
daughters was suggested recently. but
Prince Arthur openly laughed at the
idea
Possessed of Great Tact.
The prince is sood-iooking young
remarkable tact. He has been sent on
several important missions and has
Travelled a great deal. He conveyed
King Edwards congratulations to King
Manuel of Portugal on his accession to
the throne. and represented King George
at the funeral of the Emperor OF Japan.
On this visit his very tactful behavior
when Gen. Nogi committed suicide made
an immense, impression ON the, Japanese.
He is fine horseman, and is bunting
The Washington herald., 1913-01-19
BLAMES AUSTRIA FOR Being
DAMPER ON Peace OF EUROPE
Leader in Italian Chamber Of Deputies and Authority For
egn Political Questions Declares Franz Joseph's Cupdy
Is Responsible for Hitch Balkan Peace Negotiations

threatens to bring It about unless Eu-
rope grants what she wants. Austria has
not abandoned her programme of acquir-
ing southern outlet TO the sea, be 1t
Saloniki or some other port, nor has
she consented to the formation at her
borders of powerful Slav state to-
ward which her Slav subjects might
gravitate
Bound to Risk War.
''She has mobilized for the purpose Of
gaining her points and will not demo-
bilize until Europe has, for the sake Of
peace. practically recognized as subject
to her influence part of the Balkan ter
ritOry. II not, Austria Is determined to
risk war and drag Europe into II.
This explains why, on one hand. Tur-
key Is holding out against the allies.
and, on the other, why Austria is keep
ing her 10000 soldiers at the Russian
borders. Austria knows her only oppor-
tunity for intervention lies in the re-
sumption of hostilities. and must have
assured Turkey OF her indirect support.
In the light of what recently hap
pened. the renewal of the triple alliance
six months before the time set by the
treaty appears now as nothing but a
preconcerted action on the part of Ger
mand and Austria to neutralize Italy's
army and fleet"
The Washington herald., 1913-01-19
spocial Cable to The Washington Herpld.


Rome, Jan. 1S-Leonida B. Bissolati,
the leader in the Italian Chamber of
Deputies of the Modern Socialist group
and an authority on foreign political
questions, discussing the European po-
litical situation and the postponement of
the peace negotiations between the rep
resentatives of Turkey and Balkan states,
said:
ITO be optimistic just now needs con-
siderable courage, as the international
horizon is darker than ever. There is
one nation in Europe that does not want
peace. and is actually and effectively
blocking the way to peace. This nation
is Austria. Peace-loving Europe conf
IDENTIFY expected, after Servia announced
she would evacuate Durazzo, an official
announcement that Austria had begun
to demobilize
Austria Backs Roumania.
Unfortunately, this communication has
yet TO come, and, what is worse pro-
nouncement is now made in Vienna that
there is an alliance between Austria and
Roumania, and that Austria is backing
Roumania in the latter's demand for ter
ritorial concessions from Bulgaria.
AS usual, ii is Austria that is black
mailing Europe. She has raised before
our eyes the specter of general war, and
The Washington herald., 1913-01-19
TALKS SIXTEEN HOURS.
Czech Deputy in Austrian Pariia-
ment Breaks Records.

spsciAl Cable to Tie Washington Herald.
Vienna. Jan. 1s-M. Fresi. Czech dep
uty, has broken all records for long
speeches in the dual monarchy by speak
ing for sixteen hours-from s o'clock at
night until noon the next day-In the
Lower House of the Austrian Parlia-
mcnt, in the debate on the mobilization
laws.
NJ. Fresl was surrounded by a squad
of Czech deputies relieved at regular
intervals. who obtained for him short
spells Of rest by organized interruptions.
and counter Interruptions among them
selves. while he hastily munched choco-
lates and drank milk or lemonade.
Other deputies, who had determined to
maintain their ground against the OBJ
struCtionists. and organized everything
in view OF a prolonged sitting. Divans
were installed in the corridors. where
the deputies slept in patches during the
night. When the doors to the chamber
were opened. the sound of loud snOres
came from the corridors.
The Washington herald., 1913-01-19
BOON TO HUSBANDS.
Latest In Dresses Is Garment with
but One Fastening.

Special Cable to The Washington Herald.
London. JAN lS-The many husbands
and brothers who have wrestled with
their wives and sisters gowns which fas-
ten up behind by means OF a bewildering
number OF hooks and pins, will be glad
TO learn that some OF the best dress
makers in London are now fashioning
evening gowns with only one fastening.
1t is patented device. but is likely to
become extremely popular. especially
with actresses who have to make quick
changes.
Miss Darragh, the young actress who
has made name in a stock theater at
Manchester, has had a gown of this kind
made and although II looks Just as COM
plicated as other dresses, In the way OF
fastenings, IL can be slipped into in a
moment Miss Darragh declines to d.
vulge where the patent fastening Is. but
II is believed to be in the front OF the
waist at the right
The Washington herald., 1913-01-19
REVELATIONS EXPECTED.
Hammerstefn Trial Likely TO Bring
Out Sensations

Special Cshie to The Washington Herald.
London. Jan. 1s.-Revelations concern
ing incidents behind the scenes at the
London Opera House while under the
regime OF Oscar Hammerstein are prom
ised in the high courts here shortly.
Application made to Justice Coleridge to-
day In Kings Bench. indicated that Mr..
Hammerstein intends to fight some of
the actions which former operatic stars
are bringing against him.
He is defendant in two cases on the
list where heavy damages are claimed
for breach of contract. Nine. AIavrez
and Nine. Andrineau. the latter known
on the stage as Nine. ValIandri.. who
made such a success here in Louise. ''
are bringing the suits. Mr. Hammer
STEMS decision to abandon his grand
opera venture here is the reason for
breaking the contracts.
The Washington herald., 1913-01-19
special csbse to The Washington Herald.

Special Csbic to The Wssningfon hfald-
Berlin, Jan. ia photograph of the
War Lord and his six lordling has
teen sent broadcast through the Ser
man Empire. This. undoubtedly. at the
Kaiser's inspiration. The picture of the
Emperor and his sons. walking shoulder
to shoulder. is designed to refute the
whispered rumors that the Emperor's s
severity has estranged his sons from him;
that there have been bitter quarrels be-
tween him and them which ended only
when the Emperor exclaimed fiercely:
mot only am 1 your father: / am
your sovereign-obey my Or
But this picture seems to say: Here
are your Kaiser and the men of his
flesh and blood. United, as every Ger
man family should be, they form the
Fatherland's first line Of defense"
His sons are ranged next to the father
i'm the order of their birth. Next to the
Kaiser Is Crown Prince VILLA, whom
his father banished. in effect. from Ber-
lin for too plainly demonstrating his
POLITICAL opinions. The crown prince,
The Washington herald., 1913-01-19
Some Coincidence Ihis, Eh!

Special Cable to The Washington Herald
Paris. Jan. ia French magistrate
celebrated for his punctuaIity oversight
himself one morning lately and jumped
into a cab. telling the driver to go like
mad The driver obeyed and reached
the court in time. but narrowly missed
several foot passengers, nearly over
turned two carriages, and upset
green grocer's cart.
The magistrate, in paying the fare.
added $50 for the reckless driving for
which 1 shall be obliged to fine you to-
morrow" he explained.
The Washington herald., 1913-01-19
100000 CONTRACT FOR U. S.
BuIgar Delegate Says Roumanian
Dispute Il Ended.
% The Washingtnn HeraA.

Special Cable to The Washington Herald.
London. Jan. lS.-The London Budget
this Sunday morning publishes an in
terview with DIR. Daneff the Bulgarian
peace delegate, regarding the controversy
between Bulgaria and Roumania- DR..
Daneff says:
There is no fear of a quarrel between
Bulgaria and Roumania. Those countries
have come to a general agreement. Every
question in dispute will be amicably set
tied.
so certain am I that the dispute over
our increase of territory will be settled
amicably that we are ready to place an
order amounting to 100000 IN the United
States for pipes to carry oil from the oil
fields TO the coast. 1t is TO meet this trade
that has caused US to insist upon this
strip of coast line from Roumania"
The Washington herald., 1913-01-19
SpeciaI Cable to The Washington Herald.

speclal Cable to The Washington Herald
Paris, Jan. ls.-No more difficult task
confronts the French government than
that of dealing with the syndicaIist
movement. which has been the cause of
innumerable upheavals in France during
last year, but the task is made some
what easier because the syndicalists have
ahenated sympathies by treacherously
planning against France and with the
new wave of patriotism which has swept
the country, no crime is considered more
heinous than treason.
Ordered to investigate the character
motives, and actions of the syndicalists,
NJ. Drioux, the well known Judge. has
discovered that behind the unions there
is an organization whose object is to
destroy social institutions and to prepare
a civil war in case of European con-
fiagration.
Having made this discovery, the exam
lining magistrate now claims the appli-
crtion of the particular article in the
penal code which applies to attempts
made against the safety of the state.
The prosecution of young syndicalists is
the result Of the. anti-war demonstra-
The Washington herald., 1913-01-19
AWED BY STRANGE LIGHT.
Peasantry of County Mona CHAN, Ire
70 land, Alarmed by Apparition.

special Cable to The Washington Herald.
Dublin. Jan. B.-The peasantry OF
Baily Bay, County Monaghan. are terri
ned by mysterious nocturnal hight
winch lately has taken to haunting the
nelshoorhood The appayition is described
as being "as brilliant as the moon
travels light lightning. and is accom-
panied by weird sounds"
similar light Is described by the Earl
OF Erne as appearing in the neighbor-
mood or Lough Erne, County Fermanagh.
last month. his account being corrobo-
rated by many other observers. The
Lough Erne light was yellow, resemb-
ling an automobile lamp in size and
shape and travelling quickly along the
surface OF the wateg, lighting up all OBJ
jects within a certain radius ana dIsap-
pearing as quickly as II came
The Washington herald., 1913-01-19
MAY ABOLISH LOTTERIES.

Milan. Jan. 1S-The Italian government
is about to adopt measures for abolish
ing lotteries, which have hitherto been
a state monopoly, bringing in enormous
sums of money every year.
As a kind of advertisement of their
intention they are going to hold one more
great lottery, in which anybody may
take part in any quarter of the world.
The drawing will take place in Rome.
This last lottery will carry prizes
amounting TO more than s4O0. 900 and each
ticket costs $3.50. The first prize is to
Lc $4,000 and the Bank of Italy will
give this sum to the lucky possessor of
the ticket bearing the winning number.
There are also S,SS2 other prizes, ranging
in value from $4,000 downwards.