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The Washington herald., 1914-03-08
BRITISH VISITORS LAUD
Streets OF AMERICA
New York Thoroughfares May Serve
as Model for Glasgow.
They Say.
PREDICT CITY RAIL OWNERSHIP

Special Gable To The Washington Herald.
London. March THE delegation OF
English and Scottish municipal authori-
I ties which recently visited America to
study the transportation question. has
! issued its report. which makes very inter
I esting reading. Among the cities visited.
New York. Chicago. Los Angeles, and
San Francisco. the report says:
Some of the best and most capable
Americans we met were members of city
councils and civic officials. No city in
the world has the same traffic problems
to solve as has New York
Regarding the street paving in Amer
ican cities the report continues:
The streets of New York were quite
respectable as compared to the streets in
some other cities. For years some Of the
principal streets of New York never have
had a chance for improvement owing to
the construction of so many subways and
other underground work. Many streets
looked as il they had not been paved for
half a century.
Regarding the manner in which motor
traffic is handled in New York. Glasgow
could learn a splendid lesson there, and
also from the other American cities. The
New York chauffeur carries out police
regulations 10 the letter. In driving
through the city. one has a feeling that
the vehicles are under complete control.
AS a general rule wages of street rail-
way employees in the United States as in
the case of other wage carners, arc high
er than in England. As we went further
West they rose still higher, the maxi
mum being reached in San Francisco.
One great drawback to the successful
operation OF tramways in America, more
especially in the Eastern cities, is the
change which is going on continually in
the operating forces. The street railway
Of America are continuously
overburdencd with a large proportion of |
new hands. A condition which does not |
tend toward efficiency.
The idea of municipalization of street |
railways no doubt is gaining ground in |
the United States. A great change might |
very soon take place in the street rail-
way business throughout America"
Regarding the transportation question
in Chicago the report says:
In Chicago we were particularly struck
with the parks. One very pleasing feat
ure of Chicago boulevards is the large
number of women driving their own cleo
trio automobiles.
Eulogistic reference is made to the
San Francisco tramway system which is
quoted as the only municipal tramway
n the United States"
The report is signed on behalf of the
delegation by James Dalrymple, general
of the Glasgow Corporation
rramway.
The Washington herald., 1914-03-08
body IS IMMORTAL HE
SAYS, Offering PROOF
Frisco Scientist Says Man Himself
Makes Microbes of
Death.
"POISONS DO NOT AFFECT MEn
i,I Cable IN III. w,Shinrtou Herald

Special Cable to The Washington Herald
Paris. March Prof. A n. Pf1egins,
Of San Francisco. who has resided in
Nice for the last two years. has come to
Paris for the purpose Of inviting bac-
teriologists and surgeons to test his the
ory that the body is immortal
Prof. Pheging says that man does not
acquire, but makes his own microbes, in
Guiding those OF, death. He also thinks
man is capable of Transforming the cells
Of his body. which he succeeded in doing.
thus rendering himself immortal.
Thugs at Nice. he said. recently threw
him over a high wall, but the fall, which
would have killed the ordinary man. left
him unscathed. He also has tested sew
eral potent poisons on himself without
harmful effect, he says.
Pfeging this week asked Prof. Metchni-
kofr to pump 100000 cholera microbes
into him as a scientific test. but the noted
bacteriologist declined to assume the re-
sponsibility. Pneging Is now going to
offer his body to Prof. Tufier. "the Alexis
Carroll of Paris" for grating purposes.
The Washington herald., 1914-03-08
LQeT!NG and RAIDINGN
SOMALILAND CONTINUES
Mad MulIah and Allies Make 1t
Hot" for. British
Friendlies.
GET EVEN WITH WELL FILLER

Special Gable 10 The Washington Herald
Alden. March THE Mad Mullah and
his allies are continuing their successful
campaign Of looting and raiding among
the British friendlies in Somaliland.
News has just reached here from Ber.
bera that the Mahmud Gerad tribe has
lately been robbed OF about 500 camels.
Moreover. the Ogaden, who are now
openly the allies of the Mullah, made a
raid last week on the Habor Awal tribe,
and managed to drive of some cattle.
The chief sufferer by the raid was Nur
Mohamed. cousin Of Sultan Deria, Of the
Habor Avail.
Nur Mohamed. generally known as
Nurhashi, is the man who pleaded guilty
before q newspaper correspondent in
Somaliland. to a charge Of filling in the
wells Of his private enemies last De-
cember. He said that he thought he had
right to take the law into his own
hands since British law no longer OBJ
tanned in Somaliland.
On being persuaded of the contrary he
had the wells emptied again within
twenty-four hours. sac
The Washington herald., 1914-03-08
ROMEOBSERVING
Lent With PIETY
Automobiles Of the Aristoc4
racy Seen in Front of Ev-
cry Church Now.
BUT FEW DINNERS GIVEN
American Ambassador and Mrs
Thomas Nelson Page at Princess
Won Bulow's First Reception. {
cahie 70 The w.shinrton Held.

Special Cable to The Washtngfou Herald
Rome, March THE first week Of Lent
has been conspicuous by the absence Of
entertainments of any kind Society ID
spending the time visiting churches.
where "quaresimals'' are now beinD
preached in every modern language.
The automobiles and stately carriages
Of the BLACK aristocracy," which during
the last fiye or six weeks have been sta
toned every hour Of the day and night
in front Of the fashionable hotels and
residences OF the leaders Of society, ars
now seen in front Of every church whers
some famous priest may be preaching.
During the week just closing the art
galleries and museums also reported q
heavy increase in the number Of visitors
The first reception of the year to bs
given by Princess Won Bulow. wife Of the
former German state chancellor, was an
occasion which brought together a largo
number Of diplomatists and social lights
on whose countenances the signs were
still visible of past fatigues. Among the
company were all the members of the
American Embassy. headed by Ambassa-
dor and Mrs. Thomas Nelson Page
Some quiet dinners also were given Rt
the different hotels this week Yesterday
Mr. and Mrs. Ira Nelson Morris, of Chi
cago, entertained at dinner Prince Dt
Scalea, undersecretary OF foreign affairs,
and the following day Sisnor Nathan.
Italy's commissioner to the Panama Fair,
and Signor Natti, minister OF agTcul-
,ur. in5ustrv and commerce. also vera
the guests OF Mr.. and Mrs. Morris az
luncheon at the Grand
Mr.. and Mrs. Truman II. Newberry,
of Detroit, gave q dinner at the Excel
sior to a number Of friends, including
Mr.. and Mrs. Jay, Col, Dunn, of tho
American Embassy, and several Italian
naval officers.
Princess Ruspoli (nee Broadwood), gave
a dinner in honor OF the Duke Of Abrrz-
ri. who this year has paid a prolonged
visit to the italian capital and has bean
a familiar figure at every big affair.
Mr.. and Mrs. d. NJ. Cofin, of New
York. and Mrs F. H. and Miss Mary
Janvier, of Philadelphia. are at the Hotel
Angleterre. Mr.. and Mrs E c. Cons
verse and Mr.. and Mrs. r. W. Anders
son, Of New York. and Mr.. and Mrs T!
c. Thaw. of Pittsburgh. are at the En-
celsior. Mr. and Mrs. w. o. Adams and
Miss d. Hooper, of Boston, are at the
Bristol.
Mr. and Mrs. Edward Kuhn and family
have left for Florence. Lewis Iddings
has left for Reggie, where Mrs. Iddings
s spending the winter on the recommen-'
dation OF her doctor.
Donna Elsie Torlania, who was striclz>
N with influenza a fortnight ago, Is yet
unable to leave her bed.
The Washington herald., 1914-03-08
AMERICANS THRONG
KAISER'S CAPITAL
Smart Set Leaders from Many Cities
Participate in Berlin's Social
Functions.
YANKEE PARTY GOES TO RUSSIA

| Special Cable TO The Washington HerzId
Berlin, March I-Considering that two
months must ciapse before the opening
OF the tourist season. there has been a
surprisingly large number of American
arrivals here this week.
A party which has Just registered at
the Hotel Adlon, includes John F.. Betz,
the Philadelphia banker. and wife. and
Mr.. and Mrs. Jacob Siegel, of New York,
who came to Berlin from Paris. Mr..
Betz has been Joined by his sister, Mrs.
Augustio Pulido. who Is spending several
weeks in Berlin visiting many old friends
in the American colony. Mrs. PuIido's
the Venezuelan Legation here. The Betz
party will leave thursday on a long
tour through Russia and Austria
Secretary Willing Spencer. who lately
was transferred from the American EN-
bassy here to the United States Legation
in Caracas, was Mrs. Pulido's guest at
dinner. the guests includin. Mr. and Mrs
Betz. Mr.. Spencer has received the orders
releasing him from service here. He will
go directly to Washington. proceeding to
his new post early in the spring. His
departure Is the occasion for real regret,
for the young American bachelor diplo-
mat, with his keen interest in sports and
society. has been one Of the popular MEM
bers of the entire Berlin diplomatic
corps.
Misses Esther and Helen Foss, of Bos-
ton. known at home as the pretty Foss
twins" daughters Of the former governor
of Massachusetts. who came TO Berlin a
few days ago in response to a number
of social invitations. have returned to
Di esden to resume their studies in music.
Mr.. and Mrs. Murray G. Mayer, of Chi
cago. have returned for their annual visit
to Berlin. and will remain at the Adlon
about a month.
Among other recent arrivals are Louis
l-emaire. ]. A. Nelson. E. P. Calderhead.
\. B. Holder. jr.. Louis Morris, F. Nor
ris, and S. Bergman. of New York; Otto
F. Falch. jr.. and Mr.. and Mrs Walter
II. Schultz, of San Francisco.
The Washington herald., 1914-03-08
WANT @BRAM.sTRRmas Art.

"Cerebrist" Painters start Move
ment to Eliminate sentimentaiisn.
Special csble to The washington Herald
Paris. March I've are against all
sentimentalism in art and life; We want
nobler and purer art which does not
touch the heart. but stirs the brain"
With these words group Of artists
have Just launched the "cerebrist' move
mcnt In France. Under the cloak Of
cereorism any apostle OF the new theory
rnay ignore every rule of harmonious pro-
portions II he Is painting model and
her neck appeals to him as the flower
OF her beauty, he may make It larger
than her head
The cerebralists have issued a mani
festo wherein they declare that Whistler,
Fantin, Latour. Cezane, Rodin. all post
impressionists. cubists and futurists all
cerebralized their work in different ways.
The characteristic contemporary inno-
vation." says the manifesto, rs shift
Ing the artistic emotion from the senti-
mental to the cerebral plane"
The Washington herald., 1914-03-08
RUSSIA PLACES BAN
ON EXPORT OF SABLES
Action by Government Is Result of
American Poacher's Activity
in Kamtchatka,
pecial Cable to The Washington Herald

Special Cable to The Washington Herald
London, March There is much
huttering just now in the dovecotes
where sables are the main source of
income This is due to the action of
the Russian government in putting
down its foot on the export Of sables,
due, II is said. to the activities OF
American poachers in the disticts Of
the province of Kamtchatka.
The head of a leading firm of fur
rlers In London told The Washington
Herald correspondent that there was
no doubt that poachers had been at
work In the Kamtchatka district Of
late.
Last year" ne said, "the Russian
government passed a law providing a
three-yeay close season, so the sables
should have chance of multiplying.
skins had steadily gone up in price,
and the best kinds now are very ex-
pensivc.
Only about $4,000 sables reached
Londor last year. and the supply is
getting lower and lower. and the
are that the price will go
up more and more. These Kamtchat-
ka skins are larger and fuller than
tnose which come from Jajutsk, but
the raid of recent years on them has
nad the effect of hunting the animal
fsrsrersssrth.
The Washington herald., 1914-03-08
"AIR BRAKES, ON AERoPLANEs.
ial Cable to The Washington Herald.

Special Cable to The Washington Herah.
London. March IA highly ingenious
device. which undoubtedly will prevent
many future accidents. is about to be
embodied in a new British aeroplane now
nearing completion.
A difficult problem, which has always
confronted aeroplane designers, and has
become more urgent than ever with the
great increase in speed. has been that of
enabling machines to land at a reason
ably slow speed. and yet fly as fast as
possible. The necessity Of this provision
may be gauged from the fact that the
modern aeroplane. with its full load,
weighs the better part of a ton. and
that the usual flying speeds range from
sixty to eighty miles an hour.
A " Roe, the Manchester designer,
has Adopted the expedient of providing
his latest biplane. a very small machine,
with 'swept-back" wings. and is ex-
pected to beat all existing records with
what are termed "air brakes"
These consist of flaps hinged to the
rear of the planes. capable Of being turn ,
ed at right angles to the direction OF
fight, with the object of enabling the 7
pilot TO reduce his speed materially pre-
paratory to alghtinG.
The Washington herald., 1914-03-08
LAUDS U. S. FURNITURE.
A AntiTunry Says American Idea IL
Distinctive.

Special Gable TO The Washington Herad
Paris. March IA distinctive American
style or house furnishing is now develop
ing. according 10 Karl Freund. a New
York antiquaTy who has Just arrived in
Paris. Americans possessing artistic
taste display a really amazing sense of
beauty in structural lines of furniture -
he said.
An American style will be the out
come of an adaptation of certain features
OF two or more of the best seventeenth
and eighteenth century styles which may
easily be brought into graceful harmony.
Cultivation Of this style will take the
place OF the frightful disorder in inter-
nal furnishings prevalent in America fer
several years The rage of rich men for
antique furniture will soon be replaced
by patronage Of this American style"
The Washington herald., 1914-03-08
BRITISH ROYALTY
-
FETES HAMM0NDS
American Engineer and Wife
to Dine with King George
at Buckingham Palace.
TO SAIL HOME MARCH II
Nscount and Lady Bryce Chief
Guests at a Tea Given by the
American Visitors.
TO SAIL HOME MARCH IL
i.l Cable to The washington Herald.

Special Cable 10 The Washington Herald.
London. March 7.-John Hays HAM
has been in failing health for some
called him to London. expects to sail
for New York on March IL. During their
stay. he and Mrs. Hammond have COM
pleted an extraordinary social round of
practically the entire British aristocracy.
from royalty downward.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hammond were showered
with invitations upon their arrival in
England. Their first dinner engagement
was with the Duke and Duchess Of Ar
gyll. the latter better known as Princess
Louise, the second daughter Of Queen
Victoria, who Is an intimate friend of
the Hammonds of twenty years standing.
A proof of their mutual attachment lies
in the fact that Princess Louise. who
has been In failing ghealth for some
time. her indisposition the last fortnight
preventing her from receiving ordinary
guests. insisted upon entertaining the
Hammonds.
Are Much Feted.
Among the Americans other hosts
have been Lady st. Heller. who COM
piileS tne Toie OF Britain 8 greatest
woman philanthropIst with the leader
ship Of London's chief Intellectual salon;
Lord Portsmouth, former secretary Of
the navy, and Ambassador Page. On
Tuesday night Mr. Hammond was the
guest Of the Cavalry Club. the smartest
and most exclusive club in London.
Up to the present moment the Ham,
monds have given no big formal func-
tons but on Tuesday Mrs. Hammond
gave tea. where Viscount and Lady
Bryce were the chief guests. Practically
all the chief figures in society were
present.
Before their departure it is expected
MIR. and Mrs. Hammond will be dinner
guests at Buckingham Palace. Already
King George has intimated to mutual
friends his wish TO have a private talk
with Mr.. Hammond. who is an acquaint-
ance of many years standing
The Washington herald., 1914-03-08
ACE Is NO DAMPER
TO THIS "CHAMP" OF
ALL ROYAL SMOKERS
Franz Josef at 50 Consumes Twenty
Cigars Daily and Kaiser Burns
Up $1,000 a Year.
Special Cable TO III. Washington Herald.

opec1zI CAb4e 70 Ihe Washlngtou HeraIu
Paris, March THE heaviest royal
smoker in the world, according to stats.
tics Just published in Paris, is the Aus
trian Emperor, who, at eigrty-three,
daily consumes twenty lons, cheap. black
cigars, such as the Hungarian peasants
smoke.
The Car of Russia smokes fifty per-
fumed cigarettes daily, while King Al
fonso spends $500 a year on his brand of
cigarettes supplied by London mer-
chant.
The Kaiser's cigar bill is s1,oo0 year.
He consumes ten long, fat cigars daily.
The Czarina and her mother. Alfonso's
consort, his aunt, Eulalia, and Princess
Arthur Of connaught are the only royal
women smokers
The Washington herald., 1914-03-08
BONCI WELCOMED IN ROME,

STecial Cable to The Washington Herald
Rome. March THE temperance Of
Bonci after long absence has revived
society's interest in grand opera Every
night that Caruso's twin brother sings
parterre boxes Of the Costanzi Theater
strongly recall New Yorks Metropolitan
Opera House.
The Washington herald., 1914-03-08
M0RGANs GOING TO LONDON

Special Cable TO The Washington Herald
London, March Mr.. and Mrs. ].
Pierpont Morgan have notified their care
taker and stan of servants here that
they will spend the London season At
their house. IL Grosvenor Square, a fine
mansion. which they have let for several
years to Lord and Lady Anglesey.
They will have as neighbors Mrs. John
Astor and Ambassador and Mrs. Page.
The Washington herald., 1914-03-08
HALLETT JOHNSON SAILS.

Special Gable to The Washington Herald
London, March 1.-Great sympathy is
felt here for Hallett johnson. second sec
retary at the American Embassy, upon
the death Of his father this week in New
York. Mr.. johnson Immediately, on
learning of the sad news, left on the
Oceanic, sailing Wednesday.
The Washington herald., 1914-03-08
HIGH LIVING COST HITS NICE,

Special Cable to The Washington HeraId
Nice. March I-Although the Riviera
season is one Of the poorest on record,
prices are still rising with a vengeance.
For light supper, including half a bot
tie of ordinary champagne. two American
women recently paid SO. and similar
fabulous prices are charged for other
meals.
The Washington herald., 1914-03-08

st. Petersburg. March 7.-Grand
Duchess Tatjana, second daughter of
the Gar. insists that she will marry
for love. and not for political reasons.
Tattana Is now in her seventeenth
year and strikingly beautiful. Sew
eral times IL has been reported that
various princes of European royal
houses have sought the hand of the
grand duchess in vain. The latest
suitor was Prince Alexander OF Servia.
but he has now left ST. Petersburg dis
heartened. as IL is said the grand
duchess scarcely noticed his presence
at the palace. II now is rumored that
a son of King Charles of Roumania is
contemplating a visit to the Russian
court with the idea of contracting a
Russian Rouma anian alliance, which Is
not displeasing to the Gar. How Tat
jana will receive htm is a question,
and IL he fails to appeal TO her he will
not be long in finding IL out. as she
is very outspoken and casts diplomacy
to the winds when personal feelings
are concerned.
The Washington herald., 1914-03-08
AMERICAN HOSPITALS THE BEST
French ssrgeon Pays GIowins
Tribute to United states.

Tr1oute TO united states.
Special Cable to The wsshinstoe Herald.
Paris. Marc. IA glowing tribute to
the standard OF medical education in
America. the organization Of American
hospitais and the benencence of American
research work was paid this week by
Prof TUNER. the foremost French sur
geon, who occupies position here simi-
lar to that of DR.. Alexis Carroll. Of New
York. during lecture on American
Surgery"
Prof. Tufier said the spirit Of the guild
Ing work of Carrel. Flexner. Loeb and
Meltzer at the Rockefeller Institute, and
the Mayo brothers In Rochester. MINI.
was worthy Of emulation. throughout the
world. The Mayo Sanatorium he de-
scribed as the Lourdes Of the American
continent.
what characterfzes the medical work
of America" he said. ARE the generous
donations which. the universities and hos
pitfalls receive from individuals, a tremen-
dous help In carrying out the beneficient
work Of American surgeons"
Putnam patriot., 1914-10-23
FASHIONS FOR THE CHILDREN
Designers Have By No Means Over looked the Little ones-Cholce
 of Materials Ia Extensive.

Many Of the children's dresses are made in middy style. laced up the front and finished with sailor collar. Others are in Norfolk style. and still others in bolero effect The Russian dress and Oliver Twist dress are in high favor In two-piece dresses the waist Is usually of one fabric and the skirt Of another Plaids, cheeks and stripes combined with plain fabrics are well liked Besides serges. gabardlnes, checks, stripes and novelty worsteds. wash fabrics such as ginghams per cales. chambrays, linens. crepes and other heavy cottons are used
 The long waisted effects prevail, with the skirts in plaited, shirred, or tiered style Dresses having front pan els, with sashes starting from the sides. are pretty and new. Party frocks are of fine organdle, batiste, net and lace
 Formerly all that was necessary in regard to ehild's coat was that 1t should be made of good wearing ma terial and fit well. but now it must be strictly up-todate in style Coat styles for women and children are closely related This season. for instance. the cape effect, so popular in women's gar ments, is equally popular for children.
 Cape coats of all sorts are seen, ranging from the short shoulder cape to the garment that falls over the sleeve Some coats have capes that button on. so that they can be re- moved if desired The loose back coat is another style. Even collars arc in imitation of grownup styles and modified fares military collars, hood effects and shawl collars are promi- nent Sleeves are of various kinds. Including the modified klmono and tho sleeve set on at the slightly dropped armhole The fabrics are similar to these used by women Trimmings of plain and striped yeNets are for cloth coats. as well as furs and imitation furs Fancy buttons and braids play prominent part in the trimming of ch}drea's coats
Putnam patriot., 1914-10-23

the ribbon ln the way desired, then gently mark their position with a piece of soft pencil or b. inserting a pin. For each card either four slits are made in the ribbon, or four strips of baby ribbon the same shade as used for the large piece are sewn on IT silts are made. the cut parts must be very carefully and neatly sewn or but tonholed over The strip is then fas= tened at top and bottom onto two lit- tie rollers. such as are used for send ing small prints through the post these. if not al hand. may be bought from any stationer very cheaply.
 The pieces of wood that hang cut beyond the ribbon or material can either be wrapped round with narrow ribbon or painted with gold paint or stained any color desired. A ribbon or cord Is attached to the back of 1t by which to hang 1t up.
 These hangers will be found most useful for bedrooms, sitting etc: 1t is impossible to have frames for all the cards and photos. and this keeps them together and they may be changed at intervals.
 When the holder Is made of velvet, 1t should be neatly finished round the edges with fine cord and then hung np by inc same kind of cord.