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The Washington herald., 1914-01-18
HOUSE PARTY STARTS TALK.
Theatrical Folk Held Sway at An
Client BeIyoir Castle.

Special Cable 10 The Washington Herah.
London. Jan. 1.-THE Christmas house
party given at the Duke of Rutland s
place. Belvoir Castle. still furnishes am
pie gossip for the London clubs. The
excitement occasioned by the enthusiasm
Of the young Marquis OF CRANKY regard
ing the pretty Miss Sarah Wiborg. OF
New York, scarcely had died down before
every one was talking of the fact that
the Christmas party mainly consisted
Of theatrical folk. who made the ancient
walls of Belvoir resound with mirth.
Maxine Elliott, the beautiful American
actress. was an uncrowned queen OF the
gathering. Sir Herbert and LSdy Tree
attended with both their daughters and
their son-in-law. Alan Parsons.
The Trees, together with Lady Diana
Manners. and her brother. the Marquis
of CRANKY. organized a theatrical per-
formance nightly. The shows were fol-
lowed by the tango until the small hours.
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SNUBBED BY FATHER VAUGHAN.
Priest Resents Peeress' Reflection
on Americans.
i Gable to The Washington Herald.

Special Gable to The Washington Herald
London. Jan. 1I-Rev. Father Bernard
Vaughan, S. J., well known in the United
States. who was one of the guests of
honor at the Bachelors Club dinner given
to William Gillette, related how he seized
the opportunity OF effectively snubbing a
celebrated English peeress who malicious
ly had asked him:
Now, do tell me some amusing thing
about America; 1t must be an extraordi-
narily strange country
Father Vaughan replied:
my dear lady, how can I ridiculs
Americans since for eighteen months I
ate their food and drank their wine?'
When asked to give the name of the
peeress, the eminent priest remained
silent and then. when pressed further
and asked whether she was not a woman
OF great Importance, replied:
women of importance do not ask such
questions"
The Washington herald., 1914-01-18
WOULD BARGAIN
FOR PROVINCE
French Socialist Proposes the
Trade of Madagascar for
Alsace-Lorraine.
PLAN FOR WORLD PEACE
Gustave Herve Puts Forward Ideas
in Newspaper and Arouses
Great Interest.
PLAN FOR WORLD PEACE
BY Marquis DE cAsTELLANE.
Special cab,. to The Washington Herald.

Special Gable to The Washington Herald.
Paris, Jan. I7-Gustave Herve, until re-
Gently the most violent revolutionist IN
France, the man who advised the soldiers
not to fire on their brethren, but on their
officers, the same who passed ten years
in prison for his ideas, the editor Of a
revolutionary newspaper called The So
cial War, has solved. it is hoped. the
problem between France and Germany.
Herves proposal is to exchange Alsace
and Lorraine for some French colony,
such as Madagascar or Indo-China. As
an alternative, he proposes that Asace
and Lorraine be made a republic. He
puts forwrd his ideas in newspaper arti-
cles and in a book on the subject.
The worldwide Importance of this sub
ject is causing it to be discussed here
with intense zeal, for the sole trouble be-
tween France and Germany is Alsace and
Lorraine. That settled, We would be the
best of friends.
Then disarmament to a certain extent
would follow, and the nations of the
world would turn their attention to the
arts of peace.
Create World Question.
Alsace and Lorraine is a world Cues
tion. 1t is because Of these provinces
that Germany goes on arming, and it is
because of the increase of German arma-
ments that the other nations are forced
to follow suit.
The question of AIsace and Lorraine
will never be settled on the basis of alb
stract justice and right. The Emperor's
claim is the right of conquest. Modern
France says no. Since the fall of the
Bastile the people should select their own
rulers.
With two such divergent opinions upon
right it is impossible to settle the ques-
ton on that basis. But there remains the
bargain method. France has colonies
and Germany is in need Of them. II Indo-
China or Madagascar be not acceptable,
France could give piece Of her African
possessions. 1t would pay her, and pay
Germany, too, were she to surrender the
whole of the French Congo in return for
Alsace and Lorraine.
The fighting Herve says that until this
question is settled he favors a three
years military service. or even five and
a seven years service. Alsace and Lor-
raine out of the way, the Emperor can
come to Paris and "enjoy himself like a
Christian" says Herve.
The Washington herald., 1914-01-18
CAPITAL EXPLORER
ON EGYPTIAN TRIP
Oscar Grossly to Be Gone Two
Months-Americans to View
Niles Scenery.

Cairo, Jan. 1.-THE daring movements
of the French airmen are causing enor-
nous interest and excitement in Egypt.
Special attention of the tourists was
centered in the fine flights of Poupe, from
Cairo to Khartoum; OF Oliver. from
Heliopolis to the Pyramids; of Vedrine s
starting a world-tour by way OF Asia
Minor. through Bombay and Calcutta,
Australia, South America, and on to New
York, thence by steamer to Morocco. re-
turning to Paris in May.
Oscar Grossly, Of Washington. is leaving
for a few months exploration of Mesa
potamia. His family will remain at the
Savoy.
Rear Admiral Brownson and Mrs.
Brownson will make an excursion into
Upper Egypt, afterward going to India.
Mr.. and Mrs. Osgood Putnam and Mrs.
Hooker, Of San Francisco, have left on
a Nile trip. Many Americans are regis
tered at Shepherds.
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CHILDREN HER GUESTS.

Duchess of Roxburghe Entertains
Little Ones on Estate.
London, Jan. 1.-THE Duchess of Rox-
burghe. formerly Miss May Goelet. Of
New York. is now quite well and strong
again.
Last week she entertained all the chill
dren on the Floors estate, at Coombe
Abbey. the famous Scotch castle Of the
Roxburghes, to signalize the thanks OF
the duchess for the Christmas present
given the youthful Lord Bowmount-a
solid silver porringer.
Both the duke and the dowager duchess
were present at the party. which was a
merry affair. = Re duchess grows increas-
ingly popular with the tenaa.-y of Floors
estate. Her carefulness in small matters
especially appeals to their native Scotch
love of thrift.
The Washington herald., 1914-01-18
NET FOR BACHELOR PEERS.
Lord Tichheld Especially Is .
Splendid Catch.

London. Jan. 1T.-Among the eligible
young men who will not need to cross
the Atlantic to find an heiress is Lord
Titchfeld. son and heir of the Duke OF
Portland, who will some of age this year.
This boy will be one of the weathiest men
in the British Isles. provided. of course,
that land is not taxed out OF existence.
There will be great festivities at We'll
heck Abbey, in March. when Titchfield
becomes OF age. and all the tenants are
making elaborate preparations. for the
duke is a popular landlord.
Another eligible young man. who will
come Of age in July. is Lord Airlie, whose
father was killed in the Boer war.
The eldest son of Lordand Lady Sails
bury, Lord Cranbourne, also will come
of age in April. He will be very wealthy.
In the same month Gerald Stuart. heir TO
Lord Abingdon. will attain his majority.
The Washington herald., 1914-01-18
RUSSIAN POST NO SINECURE.
Real Work Awaits New Envoy ia
st. Petersburg.

Special Cable 10 The Washington Heah
st. Petersburg. Jan. IA prominent
official of the ministry OF trade indus
tries remarked today:
THE traders OF st. Petersburg. Mos
COW, and all the other large trade CEN
ters OF Russia keenly desire a CONNER
cial treaty with the United States. Every
body agrees that IL is necessary. but II is
the belief that Curtis Gould. jr., of Bos-
ton. when Ambassador. pushed the mat
ter hard enough, but evidently not real
izing the slowness of the Russian official
mind to grasp the idea, misconstrued hes
itation for refusal.
Official circles now hope that the new
American Ambassador will take up the
matter energetically and make an end
to the misunderstanding between the two
nations with a commercial alliance as
the result.
The Washington herald., 1914-01-18

Rome. Jan. 17.-According to Prince
Giambattista Rospigliosi. master of the
fox hounds at Centocelli, the most IA
nous pack in Italy, the Countess Dem
tice di Frasso. the former Miss Geor-
gina Wild. of st. Louis and New York,
is the most graceful and fearless rider
in all Italy.
The recent meet of the hounds at
Centocelli, just outside Rome. formally
opened the hunting season here and
was attended by the most exclusive
Italian society. The Countess di Frasso
won the brush after a three hours spin.
during which her mount, chestnut
mare valued at $4,000, carried her over
some of the stiffest hedges in the Ro-
man campagna.
Arrangements have been made for
several more meets, at which the prince
will act as master of the hounds, and
in which the countess will ride. The
prince recently laid aside his family
mourning and is now taking a promi-
nent part in the social affairs of the
Eternal City.
The Washington herald., 1914-01-18
MRS. R. D. EVANS IN ITALY.

Florence, Jan. H.-Mrs. Robley ID.
Evans, widow of the noted American ad-
miral, has arrived at the Anglo-American
Hotel, accompanied by her daughter,
Mrs. Evans Sewell.
DR.. c. c. Beach, of Hartford, Conn,
has Joined his wife for the winter.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Blackiston VIII
kins gave a housewarming at their new
villa for a large company of Americans.
DR.. and Mrs. Charles Parker also gave
dinners this week.
The Washington herald., 1914-01-18
WALES ON LOVE MISSION.
Prince to Meet Helene Of Greece,
Mentioned for Consort. -

Special Cable to Tho Washington Herald.
London. Jan. h.-If present arrange
ments hold good, the Prince OF Wales
will represent King George at the coro-
nation Of the King OF Greese In Athens
next May. This will be the first engage
ment of a specially public nature that
will have been intrusted to the heir-ap-
parent. For some time court gossip has
limited at the possibility OF a marriage
between the prince and Princess Helene.
the eldest daughter OF the King and
Queen of the Hellenes. but so far the
couple have not met.
It Is expected that the Prince of Wales
will be absent from England for some
weeks, and will probably pay a private
visit to the veteran Emperor Of Austria
before he returns.
The Washington herald., 1914-01-18
MENTIONED AS AMBASSADOR.
r. HI. Allen Spoken of for Diplo-
matte Post at Paris.

London, Jan. T.-There is an ever-re-
current report in London society that
Frederick II. Allen, of Pelham Manor,
Westchester County, N. Y, will be ap-
pointed Ambassador to France and that
powerful friends are urging this choice.
Mr.. Aliens wife was Miss Daisy
Stevens. whose sisters married into Con-
tinental aristocracy. London society pre-
diets that il Mr.. Allen is made Ann
massador his tenure of office will be
marked by the greatest social activities
The Washington herald., 1914-01-18
PRIZE cows COMING HERE.
Stock Dealer Purchases
Herd of Ayreshires.

Herd OF Ayreshires.
Special Gable to The Washington Herald
London, Jan. T.-Frank Spickerman, Of
Greenwich. Conn.,. who introduced police
dogs into the United States, will soon be
leaving London for home.
'T have purchased a number of cham
pion Ayreshire cattle while have been
in Great Britain" he said, land I shall
ship them home next week.
Il am convinced that they are better
than the American breed of Jerseys or
Guernseys, their milk and butter being
exceptionally good. Also, they are a very
hardy breed, almost unsusceptible to the
many and varied cattle ills. especially
tuberculosis.
I am also taking home $50 Of the finest
breed of chickens can find. I am con-
vineed that the English poultry fanciers
are. far ahead of US American fanciers,
They have developed wonderful system
OF egg marketing, an industry in which
the American poultrymen should 70
abroad for education in the finer points
Of the businesh"
The Washington herald., 1914-01-18
SWEET PEA TMTs FOR SUMNER.
"Naerine" snd .Chutedo" Latest
shades from Paris.

shades from Parfs.
Special Gable to The Washington Herald.
Paris, Jan. 1.-THE dress fabrics for
next summer are being designed. Sweet
pea tints are to have a great popularity.
They reproduce exactly the delicate
shades of the flower.
A refinement upon these shades IL a
new color known as "Nacripe. into
which suggestion Of silvery white has
been introduced that gives a mother-of-
pearl effect. The fabric itself is like a
light velvet corduroy with a fine gauze
back.
'Chutedo," a name derived from the
French for waterfall, Is pale blue fab
ric with a silvery white tint, which has
about it. when moved. a suggestion OF
falling water.
The Washington herald., 1914-01-18

Paris. Jan. 1.-THE beauty parlor
venture. opened shortly before the holi-
days by the Infanta Eulalie, aunt OF
King Alfonso. is turning out TO be a
success. During Christmas week she
realized a profit of SS75 on the sale Of
her "Eulalie Perfume alone. aside from
the croft on her other beauty products
The Infanta has a large clientele
among. the American women In Paris
manyYof whom are her close friends
EulaIie won the approval of the Ameri-
can public by her democratic spirit and
interest at The Worid's Fair
IN Chicago In 1saa.
The Washington herald., 1914-05-31
How the Suffrage Camel Got ks Nose
Under the Csunei Tent Forms Inter-
estins Stsry Votes for Women"
Speeches Sugar r-coated at Meetings.

country shall carry on a continuous propaean6s
for the entire suppression of licensed houses of
prostitution" Another recommends that '.coun-I
ellis shall endeayor to secure greater protection
in cases of desertion of mothers and children,
whether born in or out of wedlocL" Still an
other of a somewhat startling nature, which is
under discussion, emphasizes the Importance of
legal provision in all cases for the maintenance
of wives and children. whether born in or out of
wedlock" The question has arisen whether only
those mothers shall be maintained who are
wives" as the others are omitted. There is a
good deal of mix-up just now and some are
asking whether, if man is to be punished for
deserting the mothers of the children born in or
out of wedlock, he must keep on living with
both? Others are asking how wife can be sure
of the maintenance of her children if the hus-
band is compelled by law to divide his income
among various other children?
Delegates from the United States and else
where have tabooed the word ''illegitimate' as
applied to children, declaring that although the
parents may maintain illegitinate relations all
children that are born are legitimate. One fact
stands out clearly: This international council
represents millions of women throughout the
world-not radical but intelligent and progress
ive-and they are determined that there shall be
higher moral standards; that these shall be the
same for men and women; that men shall be
held to stricter accountability for their disregard
of virtue, and that the social vice. shall not be
protected by law. There are few of these wonl-
en- who do not fully recognize that women are
handicapped until they have political power, but
they intend to use to the fullest what influence
they have to get more as soon as they can.
AS this letter reaches the end an interesting
explanation comes to light of what has seemed
to be certain timidity and apathy on the part
of the Italian women, and it is given for what
it is worth 1t is said that after the situation in
Ireland became so serious the position of the
Earl of Aberdeen, lord lieutenant, grew still
more exacting, and it looked as il it would not
be advisable for Lady Aberdeen to come to Italy
with the international council As it would be
difficult to effect change at so late date it
was at length decided to hold the meeting, but
not make it conspicuous affair, and at first it
was intended that there should be no recognition
BY the state. Through some agency, however,
both government and municipality are giving Of
fetal receptions, which the countess will have to
attend. Perhaps the world will go on just as
usual afterwards, but how profoundly thankful
it makes one to live in country where there is
absolute separation of church and state!
The Washington herald., 1914-05-31

for customers. However, when she asked
mo to make Q muslin dress for her con-
sented to do 20. not for money. but for
friendship.
'T got q pattern and worked on 1t all
night. cutting 1t out very carefully. had
always been noted for taste in my own
clothes. and I knew what a dress should
look like. So, puttering and wrestling
away with the pattern and carefully
bastins and rebasting the lining of the
dress, the next day had 1t ready for q
fitting. How that dress reached success
full completion I don't know. for It GER
tainly was q struggle for me. That, 1
believed. would end my dressmaking.
However. this woman had a friend who
kept a very exclusive boarding house,
and when visiting this friend one da,
she wore my dress. The boarding -hous.
keeper asked who her dressmaker was,
and finally came and asked me to work
for her. and as she offered to pay me
well, thought, 1t was my duty to try my
best to succeed
That dress was also satisfactory and
was the foundation of my later business
A wealthy woman whose daughter was
attending boarding school Just outside OF
the city. was staying at the boardins
house. and she also asked about me ana
engaged me to make her daughters
dresses. Through this opening ! sosn haa
The Washington herald., 1914-05-31
WOMEN. WHO HAVE WON OUT IN BUSINESS

SO much work that was obliged to hire
q number Of helpers.
IT was always fond OF young people,
and many OF the young girls whose
dresses made while they were at board
ing school, were dressed by me when
trousseaus and often continued after
their marriage to make their riding
habits and tailored and evening gowns.
1T Is not always easy to point out
what causes success. / probably got my
sense Of line from my father, who was a
civil engineer. Pluck was an absolute
necessity, for I simply had to make
money. / think that at first my CUSTOM
ers made allowance for me. realizing
that was doing my best, although had
not been brought up to such work. Il
was very hard life at first, for often
worked all night. Every morning I was
up with the SUP. and TO this day I can
not stay in bed after six in the morn
Ing. The habit has become such a fixed
one.
"A good dressmaker is always appre-
ciated. In spite Of the enormous guam
titles Of ready-mads clothes on the mar
ket. there are loads Of work for every
dressmaker who will take a real interest
In her business. But she must take a
real interest. She must try to put into
the dress the expression which her Gus
toner desires, even though that customer
cannot exactly explain it.
"Dressmakers have a serious fauIt-they
often promise what they cannot perform.
l have always made 1t a point to deal
frankly with my customers. II is very
much more satisfactory all around. Then.
l have been very considerate Of my help.
1 have had some OF my helpers as long
as ten and twelve years. Ny interme-
diate girls come and 60, of course. but
1 always try to treat them well never
ask them to work q minute over time
without paying them, and at noon see
that they have a good hot luncheon
AN over the country there is wide
held for this work. Even though I do
not advertise and have not even a name
on the door of my house, I get all the
work I can do properly. and could have
a great deal more. My prices are high.
but they are as low as can make them:
for In order to do perfect work much
time and experience are necessary, and
1 pay my help good salaries. Overhead
charges, too. are large. for one must
be In q very good neighborhood In order
to get the right patronage.
Good taste, a real ability to sew. love
OF the work and plenty Of energy are
the requisites Of a successful dressmaker,
but with these qualifications no woman
need go hungry"
The Washington herald., 1914-05-31

American Ambassadors to Italy always live in
them, and my next letter viii describe the one
occupied by Ambassador Page. He came to the
countess reception on purpose to meet the dele
gates from the United States. and before their
arrival he had written to our council president,
Mrs. Kate Waller Barrett, offering to be of
every possible assistance. Mrs. Page will give
an afternoon tea for them before the council
ends. Other ambassadors wives are also en-
tertaining the delegates from their respective
countries.
Pope to Receive Cesstsss
There is persistent rumor among the in
nermost circles that the Countess of Aberdeen
is to be received by the Pope as president of
the International Council of Women There is
no doubt that negotiations are under way for this
purpose, and also to secure recognition of her
in her official capacity by King Humbert! This
would be great triumph for the so-called wom-
an movement throughout the world, which is
here represented by its most progressive expo
nents, and which has received nowhere official
sanction from the Catholic church. If these
events occur they will have been announced by
cable long before this is read. All of the press
associations are taking lively interest in the
council proceedings, and certain delegates have
been appointed to tell them what they ought to
know. Possibly, however, this may not be what
they want to know, as the heated discussions in
the executive sessions would make much more
interesting copy.
There are some important propositions to
come before the council and the delegates from
the United States have met in conference and
decided almost unanimously as to their action
Two new standing committees are proposed, on
temperance and on trades, profession and en-
ployment for women. They will support the first
but not the second, except as temporary COM
mittee until its reports show more definite re-
suits than its title indicates. They agree on the
one that governments should pledge themselves
to try mediation, even where vital interests are
involved in international conflicts" and that the
councils shall use their influence to bring this
about. They will also join in an appeal to The
Hague Conference to take measures for inter-
national protection of women from the crime to
which they are subjected in time of war: Natu-
rally they indorse the demand on all countries
for laws guaranteeing the full personal and
property rights of married women" also the one
for the equal guardianship of children by father
and mother, and for Juvenile courts with woni-
en- authorized to take part in judicial proceed
ings. They will support the proposal for the in
struction of girls in the highest classes in the
schools in the laws directly concerning women
and children and in the civic responsibilities of
women; also the one for supervision by spe-
cially appointed woman for young girls on board
of every ship.
The Washington herald., 1914-05-31

that they can advance as the result Of
the ballot in woman's hands, come to US
and demand the overthrow Of our wise
and the acceptance Of So
ciaIism, feminism. and militancy as the
government creed of all women. Every
socialist 10 a suffragist." every feminist
believes in Votes for women" every
militant is ready to sacrifice life. II
necessary "for the cause" Socialists
boldly tell US they would destroy all
productive private property. feminists
would abolishe the home. and the legal
protection Of women In their social, po-
iitieaI, and moral relations with men,
while militants-well, look at England.
And then remember that right here In
America. a militant suffragette. who ID
already accused by her sister suffragists
Of importing militant methods" 10 1t.
the head Of the strongest suffrage ,oreani-
ration In this country. the Congroesional
Union-ths associat3on that threatans %