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The Washington herald., 1913-06-08

Sonia, Bulgaria, June Much SYM
pathy is felt in court circles here for
the Czarina, who is one Of the most
beloved of royal women. The Czarina,
who has done noble and heroic work
as a nurse during the Balkan war, had
set her heart on marrying her eldest
son, Crown Prince Boris, to the eldest
daughter of the Car of Russia. Grand
Duchess Olga
But that young lady preferred her
cousin, Grand Duke Dmitri, her be-
trothal to whom was recently an
nounced.
Czarina Eleanora took the matter
very much to heart, and seems to find
little comfort in the hint that has come
from St Petersburg that the Gar has
other daughters. The message from the
Russian court pointed out to her that
her son was only nineteen years old and
that there was plenty of time.
And now IL appears that arrangements
are being made to marry Crown Prince
Boris to the Russian Cars second
daughter, Grand Duchess Tatisna, who
is Just sixteen.
Boris came back from Adrianople with
the measles. His distracted mother was
at his bedside night and day. The young
prince took his illness in the light of a
personal reproach. How disgraceful II
is" said he, for a soldier to have the
measles. There's nothing manly In IT,
do wish II were a Turkish bullet in
stead"
The Washington herald., 1913-06-08

Berlin, June with twenty five rulers
of German States here today to pay
homage TO the Kaiser, everything Is In
readiness for the celebration in honor of
Emperor Williams twenty-fifth anniver-
sary OF his accession to the throne.
Military events, musical festivals, fetes
OF all sorts, Olympic games, grand opera,
and banquets galore are scheduled. To-
morrow the Kaiser and his entire court
and most Of the visiting dignitaries will
attend the opening and dedication of the
Olympic stadium on the edge OF Grune-
wald Forest, the second largest in the
world, which has just been completed at
cost of 10000 Twenty-Five thousand
athletes will take part in the contests.
Berlin virtually will take a holiday of
a month. One week will be devoted to
Grand Prix events, one week to musical
festivals. and another TO grand opera,
with Olympic games intermingling.
In addition to the twenty-five rulers
of German States. which includes the
Kings Of Saxony. Bavaria, and wurtem-
berg. special embassies have been sent
by the United States and by all European
countries. Great interest is being dis
played by Berliners in Andrew Carnegie,
the American peace advocate, who is to
be a guest. 1t Is expected that the
Kaiser will take advantage of one of his
speechmaking occasions to denver an ad-
dress upon international peace. Arch
duke Francis Ferdinand Is to represent
Emperor Francis Joseph OF Austria.
II is expected that the Kaiser will sig
nalize the occasion by the pardoning and
committing OF many prisoners. In addi-
ton he will probably raise many promi-
nent Germans TO the nobility. bestowing
many titles and innumerable orders and
decorations. 1t is whispered that Andrew
Carnegie is to be presented with an or
der.
All of the cities of Germany have COM
bined to present the Kaiser with
magnificent personal present. After It
had been announced that this testi-
monial would be presented to the En-
peror. the latter announced that no fur
ther gifts were to be given to him, but
that IL Germans desired to evidence their
esteem, they might present gifts to educa-
tional and charitable institutions Of
local character.
The present which the German cities
are to present to the Kaiser consists of
a gold and silver set of tablets bearing
the armorial escutcheons and arms of
the Emperor. The present cost more
than $4,000 The text is of pure gold
with the arms of the Kaiser in enameled
The Washington herald., 1913-06-08
Paris Is Tango-Mad;
Truly, Everyone in
Capitals "DoingH"
On Every Side Are the Tunes Heard
and Turns Seen of the Pop
MAR Dance.
ular Dance.


Special Cable to The Washington Herald
Paris, June THE tango in Paris has
become even more than a craze. 1t is
now an obsession. One sees It. hears its
tunes, and listens to talk Of II every
where. There are no morning tango par
ties yet, but these will come. no doubt,
and now that socity women have adopted
the craze, and are to be seen in public
places dancing this South American i'm
portation after luncheon, or taking les
sons In the art at "Cours de Tango-Avec
The" tango lessons with teal. at skat-
ing Kinks. and elsewhere. there Is no rea-
son that the craze should die.
1t will. of course, die one of these days
AS suddenly as rinking has died here.
And. meanwhile. there are several anus
ing tango stories. The young Duchesse
de O. was so insistent to have young
man who danced beautifully introduced
to her that the professor murmured an
Italian sounding name and introduced
him. Nine. Ia Duchesse danced and
firted with her partner for two hours
that afternoon.
he waited on her in the evening At
the Restaurant Pivodns. and the tango
teacher has lost . titlsd pupil now.
The Washington herald., 1913-06-08

AMERICAN IS POPULAR
speaaI Cable to The Washington Herald.

SPECIAL Cable TO The Washington Herald.
London. June This has been the
Iiveliest Derby week for many years.
This event marks the height of the Lon
don season. What a week II has been!
! 1t has consisted OF the Kings birth
day, with its attendant or1cial dinners
and entertainments; the naval ana MILL
tary tournament; the DERBY; the Oaks:
the Versailles rete pail. wnicn was the
most brilliant AFFAIR OF the season; the
opera; Forbes-Robertson's farewell: doz-
ems OF society weddings, ana dances ana
entertainments of all descriptions.
A most charming ngure IN many or
these mas Deen the non. MRS. Cecn
Bingham, a charming young American
woman, who has won a most enviaole
position in British society. she was Miss
Alice Carr, a famous Louisville beauty,
until she became the wife or Samuel
Sloane Chauncey. or new IorK. AFTER
to the Hon. Cecil Bingham, Of London.
almost Surprise" Party.
Mrs. Bingham's almost surprise" party
was an immense success. she INTENDS 10
give another small dance next month.
At her last party Mrs. Bingham ner-
self showed her guests how TO perform
the very latest American dances. and,
altogether. the function was on dis
tinctly amusing and original lines.
Lady Iris Capell, debutante daughter
Of the Countess of Essex. nee Adele
Grant, was the belle of a party given
at Sunderland House by the Duchess Of
Marlborough.
Mrs. John Aston, usually dressed in
white. is once more going out great
deal. She intends to resume her small
but famous dinner parties next month.
The Duchess de Viseu, who was Miss
Ante Stewart, is back again in town
after a long visit to the Continent, and
goes out every day with her little daugh-
ter. who Is considered one of the most
beautiful children in London. The
duchess mother. Mrs James Henry
Smith, has let her house in Grosvenor
Square to the American tobacco million
aire, James B. Duke.
The first American master OF a British
pack of foxhounds, Robert z. Straw
bridge. of Philadelphia, will take up
residence in the Cottesmore country in
October.
Mrs John W. Mackay is expected to
give a concert in Carlton House Terrace
next month.
The Washington herald., 1913-06-08
Relics at Coronation.

s,,c;sI Cable 10 The Washington Herald
Athens, June News has reached
here that the monks OF Mount Athos
are considering the question Of sending
N Athens the imperial robe and crown
which belonged to the Byzantine Emper-
ors John Tsimiskis and Nikephoros Pho
cas- IN be used at the coronation of King
Constantine. These historical relics are
k.nt AT the great monastery of Lavra.
The robe is made of beaten gold, and
weighs 50 pounds. The crown is enriched
with previous stones. This crown will
nrobs bIv become the crown Of Greece
The Washington herald., 1913-06-08

and gilded silver with engraved ivory
and mother of pearl. Thousands of Ger
mans gave 217 cents apiece to pay for 1t.
Notable Delegations Arrive.
From st. Petersburg. Kasta, in Hun
gary, and Ulm, in Wurtemberg, three
notable delegations have arrived. They
are detachments of ranking officers and
headquarters troops of the Russian In
perial Lifeguards (Kaiser Frederick
William Hrs regimenD, William Is
Hungarian Infantry Guards, and Kaiser
William lis Wurtemberg Infantry. The
Kaiser is colonel-in-chief OF all three.
Count Won Gutenberg. chief court mar
shall. and General Won Plossen, command
ing general of the headquarters army,
aided by many court dignitaries. have
had charge of the arrangements for the
Jubilee. They have spared no expense.
Berlin has outdone itself in its deco
rations. Even the recent wedding of the
only daughter OF the Kaiser. the Princess
Victoria Luise and Prince Ernst August.
OF Cumberland, did not arouse such en-
thusiasm
The Washington herald., 1913-06-08
PRINCESS MARY FILLS
PALACE WITH CATS
Shays Of All Varieties Find Home in
Buckingham, and the Queen
Trips Over En-.
SPECIAL Cable to he w.shington Herlld.

Special Cable to TIE Washington Herald
London. June lit became known to-
day that Princess Mary's fondness for
stray cats is giving much trouble at
Buckingham Palace just now. She is
very fond of animals and constantly is
adding starving and abandoned cats to
her collection, with the result that the
palace threatens to become a feline pal
ace.
Since Princess Mary developed the pen
chant some grateful furred protege must
have spread the glad tidings, for the in
fux of stray cats is now phenomenal
and the situation is critical. The Queen.
after tripping several times in one day
over mewing cats of various ages, order
ed their deportation.
The Washington herald., 1913-06-08
RUSSIA REFUSES
PAY FOR Ships
Fines Lake Submarine Com
pany More Than Cost Of
Two Submarines.
APPEAL IS LIKELY HERE
Relations Between St. Petersburg and
Washington Are in Such Snarl
Both Nations Are Bewildered.

| Special Gable to The Washington Herald
st. Petersburg. June 7.-Russians are
getting bewildered as to what actually
are the relations between their govern
ment and the United States. The group
Of American economists now touring Eu-
rope are described in today's Rousskoye
Slovo as delegates to Europe by Con-
| gress and the president OF the United
states for the study of the cooperative
movement" They are being regarded as
| on an official mission, and their spokes-
man, Prof. NJ. p. Stubs. at a reception
| IDENTIFY the establishment OF close friend
ship with Russia on a commercial and
economic basis.
He declared life in America was in
many ways more akin 10 that in Russia
than to other European countries.
Against this there are other messages
from Russian industrial centers. suca as
Baku, which state that American import
ers have been informed that the Wash
ington government will make no treaty
with Russia until there is a satisfactory
solution of the Jewish passport question.
This Russia fatty refuses to do; hence
there will be no new American Ambas-
sador in st. Petersburg.
Diplomatic Friction Likely.
Diplomatic friction seems likely to lead
to an appeal to The Hague Court in
some outstanding disputes The Russian
navy department has refused to pay the
Simon Lake Company for four subma-
rines furnished on its order, on the
ground of late delivery and departure
from the specifications
As an extreme act in preventing the
Lake company from getting its money,
the latter has been declared bankrupt
in the courts here. Claims against II
are based upon nnes ana penaIues Tor
infringing the laws. FOR instance, the
Russian navy department urged simon
Lake five years ago to hasten the de-
livery of two of the submarines ordered.
They were in consequence sent from
the United States in sections TO LIoau.
the CHIEF Russian naval port in tie Bal
tic. where they were put together, and
the Russian government accepted them.
knowing the circumstances.
Heavy Fine Ordered.
The government here has now ordered
heavy fine against the simon Lake
Company for importing newly built ships
TO Russia. Under the Russian tarifI, II
is forbidden TO import toreign-ouIit SHIPS.
BY such penalties the Russian govern
ment has mounted up a larger claim
against the Lake company than the lat
ter asked in payment for It's contract
work.
The case is to be put before the State
Department IN washington. ana II Will
be seen what redress American citizens
have against the Russian government in
the absence OF the usual treaty or COM
merce and amity, which is the basis or
all international diplomatic settlements.
The Washington herald., 1913-06-08

London, June lit is pretty we'll I'M
derstood here that the decision of Count
SZechenyi and the countess to make
their permanent home in England was
due largely to the efforts OF Mrs. Cor
nelius Vanderbilt, mother of the coun-
tess.
The enormous losses the count has ex-
perienced of late on the stock exchange
and in other speculations, which have
cut a large slice of his wife's fortune,
caused the Vanderbilt family to feel con-
siderably alarmed. Mrs. Vanderbilt has
tened to Budapest to be with her daugh-
ter during the shock which followed the
news of the counts heavy reverses. It
was whispered about in Budapest circles
that there was stormy scene between the
count and his American mother-in-law
and that the latter would not leave Bud
apest until he had promised to take his
family to England and set UP a perma-
nent home. Both the countess and her
mother abominate the Hungarian capt.
tai, chiefly because II has been the scene
of repeated disappointments, socially, for
the young countess.
The Szechenyis are now established in
their new home in Surrey and Mrs. Van
derbilt is visiting them.
The Washington herald., 1913-06-08
STRING LEADS TO SLAYER.
Murderer OF Boy Detected Through
Purchase of Irvine.

Sl.r1al Gable TO The Washington Herald.
Berlin. June 7.-As a result of quick
and clever work on the part of Herr Won
JaRow's detective force. the murderer OF
Otto Klahne, the twelve-year-old school
boy whose mutilated remains were found
in two packages recently. was arrested
a few days ago. He is a manservant
named Rite, employed at the home OF a
government architect in the Hohenzol-
lern-strasse.
The clue which led to Ritter's detection
was found in a shop where he purchased
the paper and Irvine with which he
wrapped up the remains of the victim.
Ritter has made a full confession. He
says he enticed the boy to the home OF
his employer, who was out of town, and
then strangled him because the boy de-
manded SIS ''hush money"
The Washington herald., 1913-06-08
FRENCH SHIPS IN WAR TEST.
Naval Maneuvers VIII Try Men
and Boats.

S1ecia Gable 10 The Washington Herald.
Paris, June Admiral Boue de La
peyrere, the commander-in-chief of the
first French fleet, has declared that the
coming naval maneuvers will form an
exhaustive test both of the crews and
of the material. and will afford much in
formation on the maximum measure OF
work which can be performed both by
the officers and crews.
The admirals will be allowed complete
freedom OF action, and IL necessary the
ships will be driven at the highest pos
sible speed they are capable of develop
ing. Squadron commanders will act on
their own initiative. Strict war routine
will be observed, and ships will navigate
with lights out at night.
The Washington herald., 1913-06-08
MANY CAPITAL
FOLKS NEUROPE
Mrs. William Draper and
Miss Draper Spend Some
Time in London.
OTHERS ON CONTINENT
Mrs. Sharpless in Weisbaden and Mr..
and Mrs. Blair Visit
Florence.
Special cabls to The Washington Herald.

Special Cabs to The Washington Herald.
London, June Mrs. Keith Donaldson
is at Park Place before going TO Carls-
bad. June Is.
Miss offenbach, formerly of New York
is giving one OF her first tea dances in
London at the Carlton Hotel, June TO-
Robert Winthrop. formerly secretary
of the American Embassy at Rome, Is
expected from Paris next week.
Mr.. and Mrs Richard Anthony, of New
York, have decided to extend their stay
at the Carlton Hotel until the end Of the
season.
Mr. and Mrs Walter Leisohn have left
the Ritz Hotel for Paris for the week.
end.
Mrs. Zaidee Branch. daughter OF James
X. Branch, Of Richmond, Va, will re-
main in London until July. under the
chaperonage of her aunt, Mrs. Arthur
Glasgow.
Mrs Waldorf Aston, who will not take
part in the seasons gayeties, owing to Ill
health, is staying at her house, Rest
Harrow. on the Kentish coast. Her doc
tors say there is nothing specifically
wrong with her, but she is primarily suf-
fering from overstrung nerves, the re-
suit of having overtaXed her strength,
and has been ordered TO take complete
rest.
Plans Party Mt Races.
Lady Henry. nee Lewisohn, will enter
tain a large house party for the Ascot
races. She and her husband are great
friends of Chancellor Lloyd-Georse. who
will be one of their guests.
Judge and Mrs. w II. Moore, of New
York, are staying at Claridges until after
the Olympia horse show. where the
Judge is a most popular figure.
Mr. and Mrs. p. NJ. HORIZON, of New
York. are staying at Claridge's a couple
of weeks before going to Paris and
Switzerland.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. S Eastwick will spend
the month of June in London. and then
will go to the Continent
Mr.. and Mrs. J. o. H. Pitney. who have
been touring Italy, are staying several
weeks in town before going to Scotland.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. H. Scrioner recently
arrived from New York. They go TO
Paris next week.
Mrs Draper In London.
Mrs. Charles Wellington Rand, with her
daughter. who spent the winter in Rome,
have arrived at Claridge's for the sea-
son.
Mr. and Mrs. George Pope and family
are leaving shortly for Switzerland
Mrs. Denning Jarves, who lives at,
Dinard has arrived in London for the
season.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. D. Duryea. who came
from Paris for the EPSON week, returned
to the French capital today.
Eben D. Jordan, of Boston, spent sew
eral days in the country this week. but
has returned to the Berkeley Hotel
Mr.. and Mrs. S. Guggenheim have ar
rived at the Ritz Hotel from Paris.
Rudolph Spreckels, who came to town
for the Derby. has gone on an automo-
hi Of ha ish
Mrs. Frank B. Wiborg. who has been
staying at the Berkeley Hotel. has the
Marchioness of Headfort as her guest.
Mrs James Fargo and daughter also
are registered at the Berkeley.
Mrs. W. B. Leeds has arrived for the
season from Paris. also Mrs. William
Draper and daughter. of Washington.
The Washington herald., 1913-06-08
MR.. AND MRS. BLAIR
VISIT ITALIAN RESORT

81 ocial Gable to The Washington Herald
Florence June THE Countess OF
Montjoy. who is one of the three beauti-
full daughters of Judge Hilton, of Albany,
gave a tea in honor of Mrs. O'Brien. wife
of the American Ambassador, and Col.
and Mrs. Dunn. military attache of the
American Embassy. who are here visit
ing Mr.. and Mrs. Sturgis. of New York.
Mr.: and Mrs. Blair. of Washington, are
STAYING at the Anglo-American.
The Washington herald., 1913-06-08
MRS. H. F. SHARPLESS
VISITOR IN WIESBADEN

Srrcial Cable to The Washington Herald.
wiesbaden, June Allison v. Armour
who was a guest of the Kaiser at the re-
cent imperial wedding, is visiting his
brother George at the Hotel Rose. George
Armour, with his family, is making a
prolonged sojourn here
Other arrivals are Max Brillemann, of
Albany: DR.. and Mrs. Hugo Liecer. and
Mr.. and Mrs. Loveman, of New York, and
Mrs. H. F. Sharpless, of Washington.
The Washington herald., 1913-06-08
PREMIERs DAUGHTER A JOINER
Young Danish Woman Has Ro-
nance In Carpenter shop.

SreciaI Cable to The Washington Herald
Copenhagen. June Miss Anna Bern
stem. the eighteen-year-old daughter of
Mr.. Klaus Bernstein, the Danish Premier.
has found her romance in a carpenters
shop.
For four years Miss Bernstein has been
working as a joiner's pupil. So skiIlful
Is she at her craft that she has now
obtained a license emitting her to set I'D
as a joiner herself.
Some time ago she became secretly en-
gagged to a young Joiner in Jutlsnd. She
has told her father Of the engagement
and the premier has consented In view
OF his daughters progress in her work
After their marriage. the young couple
intend to work together as 1oinera
The Washington herald., 1913-06-08
HUSBAND SHOT FOR PAPERS.
Compromising Document Leads to
Fatal Shooting.
Special Cable to me Washington Herald.

Special Cable TO The Washington Herald
Berlin, June Frau Blume, a widow
Of twenty-one. has been sentenced to
four years imprisonment for fatally
shooting her husband. a young scientist.
in a wood at Posen.
The woman, who recently gave birth
to child, has confessed that she shot
her husband In a moment of temporary
responsibility" She wished to regain
possession of a document concerning her
relations with a prominent doctor at
Posen.
The jury found that there were extern
uating circumstances. A large crowd
expressed its disapproval of the light
ness Of the sentence by a riotous dem
onstration outside the court.
The Washington herald., 1913-06-08
First Hines. in 1o2 Year,.

special Cable to The Washington Herald
Milan, June 7.-Rosa Rutelli, ans old
woman from Parma, walked into the
Florence Hospital recently, saying that
for the hrst time in her life" she felt
really Ill, having lost her usual hearty
appetite. On inquiry into her case It was
found that she haA Just celebrated her
lo2d birthday.
The Washington herald., 1913-06-08
Flight by blind Airman.

srecial Cab. to The Washington Herald.
Paris, June For the first time or
record an aeroplane ascent was made a
Chartres by blind man, who took q
trip as a passenger The man, who Il
an orsanist, said on alighting that his
impression during the flight was the
same as II he had been on the sea-
The Washington herald., 1913-06-08
JOKE ENDS IN DEATH.
Russian Onieer Bayonetted by Au-
strian sentry.
, to The Washington Herald

Srccial Gable to The Washington Herald
Vienna, June IA Russian officer was
bayonetted by an Austrian sentry at
Podwoloczyska, Gaiicia, recently, and re-
ceived fatal injuries.
The officer, who was walking along the
Russian side Of the railway bridge which
crosses the frontier. made bet with
two comrades that he would cross the
bridge into Austrian territory, disarm the
Austrian sentry guarding the entrance
to the bridge, and carry him into Rus
sian territory. The wager was accepted,
the darkness.
When he attempted to seize the Aus
TRAN soldiers rife the man wrenched
1t away and stabbed his assailant several
times.
The Washington herald., 1913-06-08
FORMER PRESIDENTS
WIFE is In PARIS
Mrs. William Howard Taft Lands in
French Capital and Takes
In the Shops.
In the Shops.

Special Cable to The Washington Herald
Paris. June Lone of the most distins-
uished shoppers in Paris stores today
was Mrs. william H. Taft. who came over
on board the Rotterdam.
On reaching Paris, the ex-President's
wife drove from Care du Nord to her
hotel in a public taxicab, paid the right
fare herself. and registered like any ordi-
nary traveller.
The Washington herald., 1913-06-08

PROPERTY in the State Of Illinois Is
valued for taxation purposes at 5000
sss.o73. The rate is IS cents on each 800,
State tax.