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The Washington herald., 1914-02-08
ITALY IS PEEVED
At GUIDE BOOKS
Complains Of Misleading In
formation by Biased
Persons.
TO IMPROVE FACILITIES
Rich Tourists Leave an Average of
6OO.OO0.000 Francs in the
Sunny Land"
70 IMPROVE FACILITIES


SPECIAL caoie 10 Inc "Ans"
Rome. Feb. IA little storm III Tea
Gun has been raised over the inaccura-
It.. "a .a.fou,torv and unvarranted''
.'eS "'u l..
statements winch nave peen hpsei'eu III
so many of the Italian guide books,
written nv "superficiaI and bia .ed per-
I'll, d. ,h. .ovs-nr,en, has
SONS. Inc resui' 10 INC
been urged to suppress or recall tnese
misleading guide books
Even Baedecker, as well as the Jo-
hanne and Hare guides have not been
exempt from this scathlng cr1t1cism from
Infatuated Italian writer's. Herr Bae-
decker. at the time his frm was under
fire of the critics, promised to have the
''libelous matter" inquired into. and II
found wrong to be corrected without de-
lay.
At the same time movement has been
started to improve tourist facilities. Nlsi-
tors are on the increase yearly and moth
ing has been done until now, either by
the government or those who directly
benefit thereby, to help make the soJourn
Of tourists pleasant. The new move
ment is specially directed against the
tendency now prevailing that the for
eigner visiting Italy should be regarded
rather as an object OF prey than as
friend come to visit the country and
who, IL treated with courtesy, VIII come
again.
Signor Luigi Picarelli, secretary of the
tourist ONCE, said that foreign visitors.
taken as a whole leave an average OF
600, 100000 francs annually behind them.
The sum goes long way toward max
ing up the difference between the i'm
port and export trades
Owing to her large emigration, the
The Washington herald., 1914-02-08
ROBIN To- MOLD
STEPS OF tango
Famous French Sculptor to
Immortalne Dance Now
Almost Dead.
MANY BID IT FAREWELL
Decree Of Cardinal Archbishop Of
Pans Sounds Death Knell of
Fascinating Walk.
MANY BID IT FAREWELL

special Gable to The Wellington Herald.
Paris, Feb. 7-Before It fulfills the gen
eral prediction and vanishes by fashion s
ukase from European drawing rooms,
by Auguste Rodin.
The worlds greatest living sculptor has
lately been an assiduous attendant at
the fashionable Sans Souci tango palace.
near the Grand Opera House. where he
has closely studied the dance and every
posture of II. Although he declines to
tell his admirers just what particular
figure he intends to mold, there Is no
doubt that his intention is to reproduce
the celebrated dip"
One result of the anti-tango decree Of
the Cardinal Archbishop. Of Paris, il
that American hostesses In French So
ciety, in giving out particulars this week
of their various social functions. either
lay great stress on the fact that the plain
waltz held the floor, or simply announce,
there was dancing"
When Mrs Vaughan Siegel gave a
dance this week for the Infanta Eulaiia
of Spain, she called II a tour de valse,
50 the guests swept around Mrs. Sfesers
salons with French partners to the IA
miliar strains of the famous Merry
widow tune and the waltz movement
from ''Sari." Among the dancers were
King ALFONSO AUNT inc 4 ElnCcbs nichdSi
(nee StalIo, of CincinnatD. Mrs. George
Kohn, Mrs. Ferdinand Biumenthal. and
other notable guests
Nineteenth century dances also pre-
vailed on the ball room cards the fol-
lowing day. when the Infanta took tea
at the Hotel Ritz with Mrs. John Munro,
OF New York, whose other guests were
the Princess de Lynar. formerly Miss
Parsons. of Columbus. Ohio; Countess
Colleredc Mansfield, formerly Miss Nora
Iseiin. of New York: Nine. Milenko
Vesnitch. nee Ullmann. wife of the noted
Servian statesman: Miss Yznaga, and Mr..
and Mrs. Marcellin Singer. There was no
dancing at all. however, when the Ameri-
can Countess Antonio de Forest Divonne
gave tea for Princess Eulalia Wednes-
day.
The exclusive La Bolie Golf Club bsde
farewell to the tango this week at a
lively and brilliant dance, at which Prin-
cess Rospisliosi, formerly Marie Reid, of
New Orleans. and Mrs. Baxter-Tevis
were prominent guests.
The Washington herald., 1914-02-08
PRISONERS EYES GoUGED OUT.

Madrid. Feb. THE prisoners commit
tee has just issued strong manifesto
against the infamous treatment melted
out in Spanish prisons to inmates. many
OF them being there on account of their
advanced ideas The following will give
some idea OF what is complained of:
1.-The director of a prison at Figueras.
Catalonia. a named named Milena, has
had a subterrnean dungeon built in order
to be able to vent his hatred This new
cell Is known as the Siberia The
prisoner who is taken there is bound and
beaten until he falls insensible. He then
is put into another cell. apart from the
others. unfit his wounds heal. and is
made to fast until he is hungry enough
to eat the salt Goldfish given him in order
to make him feel the pangs of thirst.
Recently prisoner was nailed to a
GROSS; he died. Another has had an eye
gouged out: third an arm broken. Still
another had pieces of flesh torn on him."
The Washington herald., 1914-02-08
BUYS STATUE OF RAMESES.
New Yorker VIII Place Gift Oppo.
site Cairo Railway station.

Special Cable TO The Washington Herald.
Cairo. Feb. Much interest has been
aroused in archaeological circles here
by a gift OF $500 by a New York manu-
facturer toward Transporting and erect
ing the colossal statue of Rameses ii
from Badrel Sheen to Bah FL Hadid
Square, opposite the railway station.
The money was given to Olney Arnold.
the American Consul, a few days ago.
IT correspondence between Mr.. Arnold
and Lord Kitchener. the English general
expresses thanks and says: 1T was my
original idea to bring. the statue into
Cairo, but as 5000 was needed / was
obliged to abandon the attempt. Now
that the fund has been started in so
handsome a manner 1t is safe to assume
the Other subscriptions will steadily fol-
low"
As a matter of fact. there are two
statues Of Rameses II-one made of hard
limestone and now much dilapidated,
which was presented by Mohamed Ally,
first viceroy of Egypt, to the British ma
ton in 1870. but never claimed. and the
other statue made of red granite. bear
Ing a likeness Of Rameses' daughter on
the right thigh and Rameses' wife on
the left thigh. Both statues are ten
metres high.
The Washington herald., 1914-02-08
"PANTALETs" FOR GIRLS.
Brothers and Sisters Can Hardly he
Told Apart Now.

London. Feb. 7.-Soon IL will be diff
cult to distinguish small boys from little
girls in the streets, for the latter this
winter are adopting trouser-like suits.
Little girls can be seen wearing trouser-
like cloth knickerbockers. REFER coats
and hats that make them look Just like
brother in their dress
On a recent cold day some little girls
wore blue cloth knickerbockers, high
legged boots and blue sailor coats with
brass buttons. They looked very COM
Portable and bonny and wore the new
waterproof Southwestern hats.
"Pantalets'' are an innovation for both
boys and girls now being sold in London.
They are made like tight-fitting trousers
and CATERS all in one, and fit from the
feet to the waist
Over these. which are effectively cut,
in cloth. Is worn a jersey and a great
coat, so that the boy and girl are dressed
quite alike.
The Washington herald., 1914-02-08
AMERICAN WOMEN
At Big court BALL
Garry Of Honors for Dress and Looks
at Annual Event in German
Capital.
BERLIN GONE DANCING MAD

Special Cable to The Washington Herald.
Berlin, Feb. THE same distinguished
group of American women whose appear
ance at the train levee recently drew
such enthusiastic compliments from the
Kaiser. again figured prominently at the
annual court bail Wednesday night.
There is no doubt that 30 far as dress
cerned the honors OF the present social
season have been carried on by, America.
The Embassy was represented by Mrs.
Gerard, wife of the Ambassador. Mrs.
Joseph Grew, wife Of the first secretary.
and Mrs. Gherardi. and the list Of guests
included Mrs. Norman Whitehouse, Mrs
Ernest Wiltsee. Mrs. Harry ]. Luce and
her daughter, margaret. all OF New York;
Mrs. Robert K Cassatt, OF Philadelphia
and Mrs. Paul Chorey. wife Of the ex-
change professor from Chicago Univer-
sity.
The men of the American contingent
included, besides Ambassador Gerard,
Secretaries Grew. Willing Spencer. and
Capt. Gherardi. and Mai. Langhorne,
naval and army attaches, respectively;
Prof. Coolidge, OF Harvard, and Shorey
and I.anier Winslow, OF New York.
The list Of invitations included also Mr..
Cassatt. but he was obliged to leave a
few days ago for a flying trip to America
Allison v. Armour, OF Chicago. another
American whom royal invitations always
have been extended when he happened to
be in Berlin. which is often, also was
away. having left for America a week
ago.
Mrs. whitehouse. Mrs. wiltsee. and
Mrs Cassatt still are living at the En-
bassy as guests of the Gerards.
Berlin has gone dancing mad this
season. In addition to the diplomatic
functions there were two or three big
balls in progress every night At what
Is known as the press ball." held few
nights ago in the Geological Garden
restaurant, nearly every dignitary OF the
German government and many diplomats
were present.
The Washington herald., 1914-02-08
ITALY TO HAVE SAILOR PRINCE,


Heir-spPsrent Will Break Old Ira
dition when He Ascends Throne.
Special Cable to The washinstan Herald.
Rome, Feb. Though from time I'M
memorial the Kings Of Italy In time of
war have assumed the title of COM
mander-in-chief of the army and navy
no sailor has ever yet sat on the throne
Of Italy.
Apparently, this tradition is about to
be broken. as the young crown prince
has been training under a tutor-Capt.
Attilio Bonaldi. Of the nayy-with a view
to his entering the service.
1t is known that the young prince has
a great leaning for the sea Miniature
dreadnoughts are his favorite toys II
is now said that the King has decided
to give him every opportunity Of follow
ing his inclination, and that he win
shortly embark on the cruiser Puglia,
by his tutor. for long cruise
in the Mediterranean.
The Washington herald., 1914-02-08
WAGE TYPEwRITER war.
ana Ger.a.s in Merry
Battle.

Berlin. Feb. z-American typewriting
firms engaged In business in Germany
have asked the American Association Of
Commerce to join them In protest against
the action Of tho German government IN
arbitrarily excluding machines Of Ameri-
can make from use In the different min
istrieG.
The governments action. was taken In
response TO agitation conducted for many
months by German typewriter firms.
which strongly resent the fact that sew
eral of, the most important government
departments have shown decided pre-
ference for American machines over
those Of domestic make. Matters reached
climax some months ago when the
German sdmiraity ordered a large con-
Segment Of typewriters from the United
States.
The Washington herald., 1914-02-08
MRS. HAMMOND JOINS HUSBAND.
Royal DiStinction Extended tn Her
While In Rome.

Special Cable to The Washington Herald.
Rome, Feb. I-Before her departure for
Milan. where she will spend few days
with her husband. Mrs. John Rays Ham
mond said that she would be here again
next season.
Mrs. Hammond was the recipient of
many congratulations from resident an,.
transient Americans on the many marks
of distinction with which Queen Elena
honored her during her visit in Rome.
The Queen. on learning that Mrs. Ham
mond was visiting the various hospitals
and kindred institutions, sent her a list
Of philanthropic institutions OF which she
is q patron with the request that Mrs
Hammond visit them in her company.
Just before their departure the Ham,
monds gave a luncheon at which Ambas-
sador spd Mrs. Page and Mr.. and Mrs.
Ira Nelson Morris, Of Chicago. were
quests.
The Washington herald., 1914-02-08
ARCTICIN GOWNS
Meets TR0PIC
Gown Thin, Cloak Thick, Is
the Latest Edict. from
Paris.
FUR ON STRAW HATS
Chic Gowns. More Decollette Than
Ever. Go with Heavy Outer
Wraps.
FUR ON STRAW HATS
ole TO The washington Herald.

Special Cable TO The Washington Herald
Paris. Feb. THE French costumers
and their fashionable slaves are trying
this winter to reconcile arctic and tropic
ideas in clothes.
Chic gowns are quite as filmy and dec
GILLETTE as they ever have been in the
most torrid months. but the outer wraps,
as a logical consequence. are much thick
er than In former winters. II was quite
usual on the bitterest of the recent Bit
terly cold days to see some of the most
elegant women in Paris entering the
boulevard shops and. opening their ex-
traordinarily heavy mantels. display
robes Of the thinnest material. slit in
front to reveal ankles yet more delicately
clad land feet encased in fairylike Slip
pers.
The climax to the arctic spell. how
ever. which came a few days ago,
prompted the sudden addition OF the an
kle NUTS TO the ultra-modish costume.
They are usually made of silk with fur
lining. Not only are furs necessarily In
urgent demand for outer wear. but they
now appear as trimmings in large pro-
portion of the robes, no matter how light
or fiimsy may be the chief material en-
ployed.
The same is true OF hats. In harmony
with the summerlike character OF gowns.
straw hats frequently are seen and even
fur garnitures on a basis of straw. The
marvellous skill of French milliners
really harmonious.
Monkey Fur Popular.
Black contrasted with white is very
prevalent in visiting gowns, in which
charmeuse and satin have largely re-
placed cloth and serge. The warmer
tones. such as iron rust. somber blue
violet so deep that IL is almost black.
are also much seen. A robe of black
charmeuse Is simply draped about the
legs and Is confined by a ribbon OF Per-
sian silk figured in green and rose at
the waist. to which are suspended two
basques of silk tulle bordered with very
fine pleats.
AT the neck and ends of tine sleeves
the stuff is reversed and covered with
fine cloth OF gold. Long gloves are worn.
harmonizing in color with this garni-
ture. and a toaue covered with golden
beads and bearing bird-of-paradise
plumes.
Some smart tailored costumes are Of
satin or velours de laine. One of the
latter color the shade of which is called
pine cone, has the skirt open in front
with a second embroidered basque like
skirt. The bolero is new In form. ample
and straight, taken up at the waist In
three pleats and arranged as border.
The outline afforded by this costume Is
decidedly typical.
The top buttons of the bolero are inii-
tations Of pine cones and are covered
with passementerie.
MufYs are assuming more and more
g,obular form. Black monkey fur Is very
much sought, the mum being Of medium
size. Reddish brown slippers are worn
with almost al visiting Gowns =.
The Washington herald., 1914-02-08
ARMY OFFICER IN CAIRO.
Iieut. SHEPPARD and Wife Travelling
Through East.

sr,risI Cable to The Washington Herald.
Cairo, Feb. Lieut. Chester Amos
SHEPPARD, u S. A, and wife, OF New
York, are staying at Shephard's Hotel
After garrison work in the Philippines
the Shepherds travelled through Japan,
China, and India He declares there Is
no country he Hkes so much as Egypt.
Lieut.. Sheppard declares that with
sanitary improvements introduced by
Americans there are now no epidemics
in the Philippines. Tranquility has been
restored to the main islands he says,
but fighting occurs occasionally In the
smaller southern islands.
The Washington herald., 1914-02-08
TAKES BRIDE TO MOROCCO.
Prince Aake's Father ReconciIed To
His Marriage to Countess.

His Marriage to Countess.
Special Cable to The Washington Herald
Paris, Feb. Prince Aage, Of Dem
mark. who married a countess secretly
on January IL. has just returned from
Italy accompanied by his wife. but he
soon departs for Morocco. where, with
his uncle, the Duke De Guise, he will
start farming.
Prince Aage's father. who bitterly op-
posed the marriage. has now consented
to recognize it conditionaIly. A civil
ceremony also will be performed. This
has been delayed because the brides
birth certificate was unavailable. She
was born IN Buenos Aires and as soon
as it arrives the mayor of Rome will
perform the ceremony. -.. .s
The Washington herald., 1914-02-08
RESUMES MUSIC RECEPTIONS.
American Women Guests Of Fran
cesco Guardabas.
10 The waShingtn Herald.

Specal Cable to The wsshingtnn Herald.
Paris, Feb. 7.-Francesco Guardsbss
has resumed his musical receptions for
American women. His guests this week
included Countess De Rousement. nee
Clapp; Mrs. Emily Biumenthal. Mrs.
Marcellin Singer. and Mrs Vaughan Sic
gel.
On the eve of his departure for Shang-
hal this week, the viscount Regis d"
Trobiand. scion Of a noble French fam
lily. was given a farewell dinner by Mr..
George S. Newton, who also has been en-
tertaining the new Consul General and
Mrs. Thackara, and Capt. and Mrs.
Frank Masoo.
The Washington herald., 1914-02-08
LAWYERS HEALTH1Esr, HE SAYS

With Teachers, Thefrs IL Safest
Calling, Declares French Scientist.
speciaI Cable to The Washington Her.h
Paris. Feb. 7.-Dr. Jacques Bertillon has
come to the conclusion. that lawyers
and university professors follow the
healthiest occupation. among all those
engaged in the liberal professions"
For instance. among European lawyers.
despite the fact that they are subject
to diabetes. cancer. liver complaint, and
alcoholism, they nevertheless show re-
markable longevity.
lawyer clerks, on the other hand.
frequently succumb to the rayages of
tuberculosis. II 10 not easy to assign a
definite cause for this, but the inference
Is that sthe nature Of their work entails
close confinement and constant STOPPING
over dusty papers.
The Washington herald., 1914-02-08
PREDICTS COAL SHORTAGE.
Depew's Nephew says Earspe II Ap-
prsaehing Fsel Famine

syscial Cable to ms Was,iiugtnn He.ld
Paris. Feb. z-Europe ID gradually ap-
preaching the gravest coal crisis It has
ever known, according 70 Mitchell Depew.
former Senator Chauncey NJ Depew's
nephew. who ID engaged In importing
British coal into France.
british mine owners are growing more
rigid In their refusals to increase exports.
even resisting the temptation Of rising
prices." he said today. They apprehend
socialistic demopytrations against the
present system q private mine owner
ship.
Early development Of the Russian
coat deposits Ia Of first Importance. IL
should not only lower prices all over
Europe. but eventually would AFFECT the
Arperican market provided no prohibi-
tive duties were enforced
The Washington herald., 1914-02-08
TALKS ON BIG BUSINESS.
Charles Ferguson Addresses Inter
national Law Society in Berlin.

Special Cable to The Washington Herald.
Berlin, Feb. before the International
Society for the Comparative Study Of
Law an address was delivered Monday
by Charles Ferguson, Of New York. on
big Business"
He discussed the larger aspects Of big
business problems. dealing with the sub
feet along philosophical lines The ad-
dress was delivered by Invitation of the
society in the chamber Of the Prussian
House of Lords; Vice President Dove, of
the Reichstag, and a number OF promi-
nent jurists attending.
The Washington herald., 1914-02-08

st. Petersburg. Feb. 1.-Considerabl BILE
interest in court circles Is being shown
In the approaching marriage of Prin-
cess Irene, daughter Of the Grand Duke
Alexander and the Grand Duchess
Xenia, sister of the Gar. to Count Els
ton.
The Princess Irene is a beautiful and
accomplished young girl, not yet in her
twenties, and her betrothal to Count
Elston form an alliance Of particularly
strong social tendencies. Count Elston
has been for many years well known In
English society.
The Washington herald., 1914-02-08

y London, Feb. Next month London
will seen the debut Of Lady Dufferin as
a public singer.
The Marchioness of DufYerin. who.
before her marriage to the Earl Of
Avon, was Miss Flora Davis. of New
York, is said to have trained voice Of
a rare soprano quality and enormous
power.
To her intimate friends Lady Duff
ferin Is said to have conffded her am
bition to follow an operate career. She
explained by saying that as She had
given up her earlier life to the rearing
of three children. and as they no longer
required her absolute attention. she
felt justified in following her great am
bition. She says that her career as a
singer is of more interest to her than
the social life as the wife of British
peer.
Her first appearance has been ar
ranged to take place at Covent Garden,
and the difficult "Tosca's Prayer. Is
one Of the selections chosen for her de-
but
The Washington herald., 1914-02-08
william Aston Chanler Improved.

Special Cable to The Washington Herald.
Paris. Feb. William Astor Chanler.
who has been graveiy Ill In the American
Hospital since the frst of December, as
the result of an accident, is now on the
road to recovery. The doctors expect to
allow MIN to go to the Riviera shortly.
The Washington herald., 1914-02-08
EXnEs TO CELEBRATE.
Colony In Berlin VIII Oh
serve washinEton's Birthday.

Spscial Cable to me Washington Herald.
Berlin, Feb. THE American colony
will hold its usual Washington's Birth
day celebration this year. on February
9, however. as the actual birthday falls
on a Sunday. Ambassador Gerard has
agreed to preside. The other speakers
win be Consul General Skinner and Prof.
shorey. of Chicago. Dinner will be fol-
lowed by dancing.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1914-07-23
Miner Hurt

Yesterday afternoon Malachi Cur
rim, a well-known Comstocker, was
seriously injured while working at
the Yellow Jacket mine. He was
working in the glory hole and was
picking down when the bank slid.
He attempted to get out OF the way,
but was caught by the mass of earth
and thrown against a car, being bur
led to his shoulders under the dirt.
Help was at once summoned, but it
required twenty minutes vigorous
work to release him from his peril
Gus position. He was injured in
ternally, but the extent is not yet
known.-Enterprise.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1914-07-23
Personal Mention

Warden Dickerson departed for
Reno last evening on a brief busi-
ness mission connected with the
state prison.
Ernie Mayo and wife arrived this
morning from Los Angeles on a
brief visit to Mrs. Mayo's parents,
MIR. and Mrs. J. Muller.
evening accompanying some friends
who were returning to the coast al
ter a brief visit in this city He re-
turned this morning.
Dan Edwards departed for Reno
last evening after a brief visit on mat
tiers connected with his ranching in
terests in Washoe county.
Henry Ritter Of the Reno Brewing
company was a through traveller en-
route to the Comstock this morning
to look after the local trade.
Jack Hopkins, representing Boltz,
Clymer & Co., cigar manufacturers
and distributors of San Francisco, is
IN Carson today visiting the trade.
Hugh Dugan, one of the early
birds in the rush during the Gold
field excitement, passed through last
evening en- route TO Lake Tahoe on
a brief vacation.
]. w. Edwards, formerly manager
OF the Thomas cafe, was over from
the riverside city yesterday in con-
sultation with his legal adviser.
Frank Healy travelled to Reno last
w. NJ. McCafferey, the promoter OF
the Nevada Lie Insurance company,
with headquarters at Reno, passed
through last evening from Carson
valley, where he had been intere St
ing many of the valley residents to
invest in the home company.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1914-07-23
Files Socialist Petitions

\. Grant Miller, Socialist candi-
date for United States senator, arriv-
ed on the motor this afternoon from
Reno for the purpose of filing with
the secretay of state the papers and
necessary fees for himself and Mar
tin J. Seaman, of Tonopah, who is
a candidate for congress-; William
\. Morgan, Manhattan, for govern
or; w. IL. Burtin, Yerington, for
lieutenant governor, and Atha a.
Richie, Tonopah, for state inspector
of mines. The petitions for regents
of the state university will be filed
later this week.