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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-12-17
WAR COST 5000, 100000
A MONTH TO FRANCE

PARIS, Dec. 1.-THE cost Of the
war 70 France for the first six months
In 1915 IL oficially figured at n,1S6,-
s,57s, or about $500, 100000 monthly
This total is in addition to the usual
expenditures OF the army, but II in
cludes t1Oi, 900 allowed TO families
OF soldiers, S4,oO0,0O0 TO persons out
OF employment. s1O.2Oo,ooo for the main
tenanoe of persons driven from their
homes by the German invasion and
various other items ditectly due to
the war
The hoAppropriatlons Committee Of the
French Parliament met today to con-
slider the budget, which aggregates
for the first six months in 1915 a total
Of st,7O5, ,O52,ss1.
The rate of S2oo,O0o,OOO monthly for
next year Is about the scale of ex-
pendltures for the five months of the
war in the present year.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-12-17
TIN CANS FOR TURK
BRIDGE OYER SUEZ
y TO INVADE EGYPT
Fleeing Inhabitants Tell of
Ottoman Plans to Cross
Canal and Attack British.
Cairo Proposed New Is
lam Capital.
A1nxANDR1A- nec. n.

ALEXANDRIA, Dec. II.
Details OF Turkish preparations for a
raid on the suez Canal are given by
refugees arriving here.
The Moslem authorities ordered every
Syrian family to supply an empty sack
and an empty tin oil can, in default Of
which they will be severely punished. The
sacks are to be nlled with sand and
thrown into the canal. while the tins are
20 noat the planks OF pontoon bridge.
Herr Frank. agent OF the Deutsche-
mooren Fabrik, has made a large porta-
Bile iron bridge, which Is being tested at
Lake Tiberius. DR.. Baurat Shumacher,
an antl-British engineer at Halfa, is busy
on the construction OF q railroad from the
Dead Sea to Ell Arish. A Turkish army
IS concentrated at Damascus awaiting
guns and ammunition from Germany,
which were stopped by the Rumanisn
Government.
The summit Of Mount Carmel is used
as a lookout for the warships OF the
Allies. All British male subjects. includ-
ing Egyptians. are detained. Smallpox
Gus Turkish officers in Damascus were
sharply reprimanded by the German Con-
sui General for seizing tho street car lines
owned by a Belgian company on tho
ground that Belgium is now German
province.
LONDON, Dec. 1.-THE European edi-
tion Of the Herald publishes this morning
q special dispatch from Cairo saying that
British protectorate is about to be de-
clared as Great Britain's reply to the
Khedive's proclamation that the country
will be evacuated within a week.
The Khedive's successor has been ap-
pointed. He is Hussein KemRl, uncle OF
Abbas Hilml.
Cairo is to be the now capital OF Islam,
Hussein Kemal being styled Sultan.
British and native officials are CO.
operating in forming q new constitution.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-12-17
BRITISH RElNFORCEMENTS
REACH HAVRE BY THOUSANDS
Fifteen Transports Arriving Daily at
French Port.

Thousands of British troops are ar
rlving here daily on transports and are
being moved TO the north as rapidly as
possible. The British are making the
port Of Havre their main base Of sup
plies. On the average 15 British trans
ports arrive here daily from Southamp-
ton.
Large camps have been leased on the
heights along the Seine for periods vary
ing from two to three years, and bar
racks are being built. Extensive supply
depots have been established here.
A French and English fiotilla of is de-
stroyers is patroling the channel to pro-
tect vessels entering and leaving Havre.
and battery Of four field guns and sew
eral machine guns has been mounted on
the fashionable drive along the sea front
Of the city.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-12-17
CARRIES GOLD 40 JERUsAIEl

WASHINGTON, Dee. 1.-THE cruiser
North Carolina has left the Island of
suioE, On the coast OF Asia Minor. for
Alexandria. EGYPT. 70 take geld 10 Jana.
for the relief Of Jews 10 Jerusalem.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-12-17
PETRoGRAD SAYS IRON RING
TlGHTENS ABOUT CRAC0W
Offensive Maintained Despite Fierce
Assaults OF Teutonie Allies.

EEA1hO4AA9s Dec. ~.
The Russian offensive against cracow
is being maintained despite violent
counter attacks by the allied Teutonio
troops in that region. according to dis
patches received from Lemberg today.
sRussia's iron circle Is being drawn
closer around CTaeoW." tslegraphs the
correspondent OF the Bourss Gazette
''fhe main Austrian forces have retired
within the forts. only vanguards are
left IN the trenches
THE distance between the Russian and
Austro- German trenches Is only about
100 PAGES The Russians nre seldom, but
the AustTians maintain an uneeaaing nrs
daily and nightly.
1T is reported here that Austrian At
taeks are delivered under c0mpul5ion, a.
they are threatened with death from
machine guns unless they obey theiF Of
hesrs' commands to advance
Heaps Of killed and wounded have ao-
eumulated between the trenches, the con
slant aring preventing their removal
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-12-17
sEAaoaINa EoR KARIsRuar

tefal cno of the new battia cruissrs.
q gov doinE patrol duty ia west IndIan
Hazet1. #eccrdiaa 10 Officers q the
fsanl4i'1 sssqale1. in fron Lendon VA
EeIzn aaH HInee1
- nE4eerilza agaIast ) saftiaa -
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-12-17
BRITISH SHELL TURK CAMPS
Fleet Attacks Soldiers From Gulf Of
saros.

ATHENS. Dec. n.-TuFkish troops con-
eentrated nsar the Gulf OF Saros we're
ahelisd by the British 1fsditerransa
meet on Sunday. according 20 advloss re-
ceived here today.
The extent OF the damage done BY the
sombaEdment was not known.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-12-17

SNARE good-ookinE sip-ons fully guaranteed All Sizes
Omaha daily bee., 1914-06-17

would in other capacity there nothing
The Dolly waltz first of all couple
meet with little running in room,
little prouee and There something charming
the quaint odword dignity the
tried to preserve its much possible this dance
II frequently in between
grace all its own that could not attain in other
After the pirouette and bow all which
cord with the music, begin the
old method of holding close dancing
to dance perfect accord without dependence
your partner.
The should hold the girls
and the waltz begins with little sdestep
really waltz sideways and the sliding
back OF the right, rise the toeA rpeat
Then changing dancing in
the opposite direction the left sliding
back the girl doing
In the position picture
running waltz time forward
waltz DO
sion and take the waltz opposite
glide into the waltz again Above ALL don't graceful
make II that making
thing be avoided labored dancing
which spols the natural grace any dan invented.
Omaha daily bee., 1914-06-17

q fearless weddingY' / exclaimed
Certainly" she answered. Tears
have gone out OF fashion. / would have
been very angry At any woman who had
dampened my daughters wedding with
her tears"
How did you turn them OFF, l
asked. The tears ! mean"
II kept saying over and over to myself,
be logical Why cry when this wedding
Is exactly what We all wanted, and when
there is every earthly guarantee that my
little girl will be happy? Don't be fool
Only fools cry without knowing why"
carried away from the wedding the
impression OF complete happiness. There
followed me the echo OF the brave. wise
mothers words Tears have gone out
Of fashion
She was right. Once 1t was thought
tho part OF dignity to wear solemn face
and 10 Keep the tears near the surface
Omaha daily bee., 1914-06-17
The fearless Wedding

ready for exercise at any moment. And
tears did their worst at weddings. A
happy bride walking down the aisle from
the altar. her face reflectlng the love
and hope in her young nesrt, was sobered
and ssddened by the sight OF the faces os
her relatives flooded with tears
II haven't seem my mother cry that
way since grandmother died" said one
newly-wed The memory OF that shower
hung cloud-like over her honeymoon
Quite amazed she was when she returned
from her bridal tour 10 find her mothers
face shining as though tears had never
touched II.
Why do we cry at weddings q.
In some cases II 10 mere hysteris.
know an hyhterical woman who weeps
Whenever she hears a band play. Cry
ing at wedding by such persons is a
mere selfish display Of overwrought
nerves. When such persons are bidden
to weddings they should send their re-
grets and stay at home in dark room
with cold towel wrapped around their
heads.
Others weep because they have sense
OF finaiity OF the marital vows. Cheer
up. They are not final Read the Chi
caso divorce records and the annals OF
Reno.
Some there are, and these have the best
reason, who weep because they distrust
the brldeEroom's purpose or ability 10
make the brides life a happy one. Again
cheer up A woman's happiness is not
wholly in her husbands keeping. If hers
be a strong character II is not in her
power either 10 make or utterly mar her
life. Certain II Is that he may inflict a
few blemishes upon her happiness, but
he is doubtless not quite a demon. and
she is a weakling II she permits him 10
steer their household ship upon the rocks.
Therefore don't cry at weddings Re
member that tears have gone out OF
fashion there as elsewhere. Don't weep.
Smile. II is chiefly a matter OF habit.
Smiles pay dividends In the investment
of life. Tears lose both principal and in
terest.
Omaha daily bee., 1914-06-17
Advice to the LOVelorn
BY BEATRICE FAIRFAX.


Try Again.
Dear Miss Fairfax: Two months ago
last sunday / had an appointment with
d girl whom ! love very dearly and have
been keeping steady company with The
night before ] was called out OF the city
on some business, and, being unable 70
reach her over the telephone, sent a mes
sage, stating my disappointment at being
unable 70 see her Sunday. and telling her
would drop her line later, which l did
talso two other caroa; but ! have not
heard from her since. Having just got
back, and receiving no mail / thought
would drop YOU q line for sofnes advice on
to do2 b. J. H.
II YOU cannot reach this girl over a
telephone. why not so TO her home and
attempt an explanation? Letters often
mlscarry and tho warmth OF the human
voice gives a personal touch to an eX-
PLANTATION that the written word cannot
conyty.
Omaha daily bee., 1914-06-17
There is a Fascination in Earthquakes
as is Evidenced Around Sicily's Shores

Nature does In such lands as Sicily there
would be nowhere any exhaustion OF the
soil. Sicily Is the gift OF a volcano.
Mount Etna is its father. Standing on
the ragged rim OF its hollow black cone
I have seen the entire island spread out
below, and then the volcanic birth OF
Sicily was as plain as a picture story.
The region lying between the foot OF the
huge volcano and the Cult Of catania,
where the present earthquake ooncen-
trated its force is a land OF flowers,
vines, honey and song. 1t is the land
that inspired the idyis OF Theooritus.
the sweetest-voiced OF all the ancient
poets, the singer OF Persephone, whose
shade Oscar Wilde addressed:
20, singer OF Persephone
lr the dim meadows. desolstt
Dost thou remember Sicily?
still through the ivy fits the bee
Where Amarylis lies in state,
o. singer OF Psrsephone!"
The city Of Catania, now having a popu.
lation OF 1900 stands on floors Of lava.
one overlaying another which have. in
times past, flowed down as fiery rivers
from Etns. Every floor covers former
catanial Again and again the city, in
the course OF the centuries, has been
wholly or partially destroyed. either by
lava or earthquake (both the WORK OF
Father Etna). and every time Il has risen
once more, as unperishing as the phosniN
and infinitely more beautiful
As you stroll through Catania you find
-
over the backs OF ancient lava flows that
have been solidified into long hills stretch.
irg down into tho sea. You walk on lava
blocks, the walls around you are con.
structed Of lava blocks: churches chapell
and villas, whose architecture is as rich
as tropical vegetation, are built and
carved Of lava blocks. The soil OF the
gardens. which arc buried In flowers
that burst over the walls ana psrfums
the Strosts, is q Eift cent down BY Etns
Omaha daily bee., 1914-06-17
Mysteries Of Nature #

match with all his Skill and science.
With his plows and harrows he can, at
best, only scratch the surface OF the
ground, but great earthquake cult
Yates and enriches it from beneath,
bringing up pregnant material, solid
liquid and gaseous, from the depths, and
renewing its fecundity
II you would understand the effective
ness OF an earthquake as an agricultural
agent OF stupendous power read this
typical description by Major Dutton;
The first intimation is a strange
found-a far.off rumble. II grows louder
The earth begins to CULVER; then to shake
rudely. Soon the ground begins to heave
Then It is actually seen to be traversed
by visible waves, something like waves
al sea, but Of less height and moving
much more swiftly. The sound becomes
q roar. It is difficult 10 stand, and at
length becomes impossible to do so
People fling themselves to the ground to
svoid being dashed against a. The trees
are seen to sway violently, sometimes
touching the ground with their branches.
AS the earthwaves rush past, the ground
opons in cracks ana closes asain. As the
GRAINS Nlose tie eNuStNSh-ouA ar hioNe
out sand gravel and sometimes water
which is sp.rted high in the air. Some
times the rolling waves are absent. and
the movement is a rude CULVER. rapidly
vibrating in every direction. twisting,
comforting, wrenching the ground as II
in a determined effort to shake It into
dust"
such is the thunder march Of the earth.
quake plow: And where IL has passed
vegetation finds a tat banquet spread for
IT,
! The volcano enriches all its neighbor-
hood by showering II with mineral ashes
| spouted out Of the bowels OF the earth
and inundating il with liquid rock. which
when cooled. hardened ind subsequently
disintegratod and pulyerized. becomes a
soI OF marvellous fertility.
II man could do everywhere what
Omaha daily bee., 1914-06-17

gust, according to the prediction OF one Of the
smartest OF the French houses. The cape is cut
three-quarter length and shaped and topped by
square collar that slopes into small revers
at the front Below this at the back there is a
panel that falls in the effect OF hood. bias
fold of black velvet pipes this, and above the fold
is band of stitchings The cape falls in full cir
cular at the back and there are darts rising from
the front OF the shoulders and crossing the bust
form an effect of v Just under the revers. Three
large, black velvet buttons used fastenings.
OLIVETTE.
Omaha daily bee., 1914-06-17

sold BY sherman a Mcconnell DruE stores, Bei-
ton DRUG Co. BrandslS DruE Dept. and othsfA
Omaha daily bee., 1914-06-17

The question of why the cape ever went out OF
fashion is almost unanswerable. Women find 1t
useful and becoming and yet for years It has been
forgotten by dressmakers and mondaines alike
Now It has come back into great favor and is de-
veoped as part of suit costume and as a separate
garment as we'll.
The model we show today is useful as we'll as
charmingly graceful. 1t may be with sepa-
rate skirt to form q suit, with silk afternoon
dresses or with the filmiest of dance dresses.
1t may be made OF black satin cloth or OF the
chiffon velvet which is to return to favor by Au-
Omaha daily bee., 1914-06-17
Youthful, WrinkIeLess
Skin Easy To Haze

You who desire to gain a youthful APP
pearanee will do well 70 make the ac-
quaintance OF the two simple but valu-
able prescriptions given here.
To make an effective wrinkle remover,
mix an ounce OF powdered saXolite and a
half pint witch hazel. Battle the face IN
the eolution-immediately every wrinkle
Is affected. IL acts wonderfully on sag
ging facial muscles, also, the lotion pos
sessing remarkable astrinaent and tonic
properties.
To get rid OF an aged. faded, freckled
or discolored complexion, buy an ounce OF
common mercol red wax at any drugstore
cream. erasing this mornings with soap
and water. This will slowly absorb the
undesirable surface skin. revealing the
younger, brighter. healthier skin under
meath There's nothing to equal this
treatment as q facial re1uvenator.-Ad-
VeTtieement
Omaha daily bee., 1914-06-17

tTiutt
such q cheerful
wedding" / said a. l
stopped 1T the door
for a hand pressure
a n q a searohing
glsnct into the eyes
that had ten minutes
before looked upon
the face OF her only
child. framed in the
window OF the de-
parting automobile.
Yes, the eyes were
quite dry ana bright
and happy.
d o you realize
that you have had
a taarifka pyeddinR3'
Omaha daily bee., 1914-06-17

regions. Only a rev
rich river valleys
and fertile plains
can compete in this
respect with tn Q
neighborhoods OF
great sm o X n g
mountains and the
trembling Ian d g
where the insta-
bility OF the earth's
crust is almost
constantly in evil
dence.
The reasons are
not hard to find.
Such regions are
Omaha daily bee., 1914-06-17
Undercurrents
By CONSTANCE CLARKR.

BY CONSTANCE CLARKE.
To crush flower petals meath your ruthless feet.
tangled mass of fragrance everywhere,
To note no odor that is passing sweet.
To smell other fragrance than her hair
To push youths wondrous offerings aside,
Scanning with firet eyes the glowing south
Whence shall with draperes floating vide,
Bringing other treasure than her mouth.
Omaha daily bee., 1914-06-17
BY GARRETT p. sERvIss.

The fearful earthquake in Sicily is a
reminder OF one of the most peculiar
facts OF human life-the partially OF
population for volcanic and earthquake
Omaha daily bee., 1914-06-17
nv ADA PATTERSON.

Such pretty wedding" said the we'd
ding guests as they were taking their
leave OF the smiling-eyed mother OF the
Omaha daily bee., 1914-06-17

the beauty spots OF the planet Nature
there practices witho0t expense TO man
an agriculture which he is unable 10
Omaha daily bee., 1914-06-17
The Dolly Waltz and How to Dance 1t
Expertly Described the Ballroom by the Dolly Sisters

We follow dancng n that
we have arranged for the public In avoided
there would difficult repertoire intricate
difficult dancing
far more charming and much appreciated.
This little waltz that have easily be adapted
for the ball because attempt IL.
We invented quite charming
danced by girl and simple that the really
be learned from a newspaper article very easily.
Frequently descriptions beginners
rather than fill them with desire the steps This
generally difficult
This really People willing
perform the stage simply
properly executed couple
ball floor
They willing to them because they
realize that business the professional Why shouldn't
professional
professional vns this person
FFsv--~'.". '------
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1914-01-28
GIRLS DISMEMBERED
BODY IN SUITCASE
Confession of Negro in St. Louis Puts
Police on Study of Mystic
rious Murder.
YOUNG WOMEN ARE MISSING

Special to The Washington HeTald.
st. Louis. No., Jan. ia murder mys-
terry which rivals the case Of Anna
Aumuller. for whose death Hans Schmidt.
the renegade priest. is on trial In New
York, was brought to light here today
by a confession Of Charles Anderson, a
negro. According to shreds OF the story
OF the murder obtained from Anderson.
a young white girl was slain. her body
was cut into small pieces and carried
about st. Louis for several days by 4
negro who tried unsuccessfully to dispose
OF it,
What disposition the negro finally made
of the body the police have not been
able TO learn.
Anderson. who is under indictment for
having killed another negro, told Chief
of Detectives Allender that Reece Nc
Allister. his father-in-law, brought the
suit case containing the body to the
laundry where Anderson was employed
and offered him so to burn the body in
the laundry furnace. Anderson said he
would not permit him. to do il and that
McAllister went away with the body.
squad OF detectives were sent to
every part of the city to search for
number Of girls who were reported miss
ing
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1914-01-28
PETTY THIEVES ARE BUSY.
Police Get Reports OF Operators I'm
Various Sections of City.

Several small robberies were reported
to the police yesterday. John +. Barton.
of 35lS Newark street northwest. missed
a number of valuable pieces of jcwelry.
His residence was entered by breaking
a lock on a rear window. Charles r.
Kengla's grocery store at 9l2 street
northwest was entered by a rear window
sometime Monday night and 81 stolen
from the cash register. Lester b. Ed
wards, OF SD Sixth street southwest. re-
porter stolen fine overcoat and pair
of shoes. Miss NJ. c. Boyle. of 105 Hy-
land avenue. Takoma Park. reported lost
or stolen a silver card case while in
local theater. The case contained num-
Der of cards. SIS in cash, and several
street car tickets
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1914-01-28
TRAFFIC DRAGNET EFFECTIVE.
Many Appear in Police Court for
Infrsction of Rexulatiops.

The police dragnet for violators of the
traffic regulations drew in several per-
sons yesterday. The Third precinct got
Joseph Allineck, twenty-nine years old,
Of 1885 X street northwest, for fast au-
tomobiling. He put up SO collateral.
William Mckenzie. colored, also was ar
rested by the Third precinct on two
charges of speeding. He was fined IS on
one charge and released on his personal
bond on the other in Police Court.
The Fourth precinct arrested Harry
De Alley. twenty years old, Of 1o1 E street
northwest, for failing to have the proper
number on his auto truck. Charles Phil
lips, Of 700 Tenth street northeast, was
arrested by the Eleventh precinct for
permitting his horse to stand In the street
without a hitching weight. The Tenth
precinct police preferred charges in the
Police Court against John Sims, twenty
seven years old. colored. of 12s5 Ninth
street northwest. and Orville Shepherd.
twenty years old. of 4s6 Q street north.
west, for fast automobiling. They for.
feited s. in Police Court
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1914-01-28
ONLY ONE STUDENT H0N0RED.
Has Been Selected for Membership
I'm Pyramid society.

The semi-annual ''squittinio'' for tho
selection OF additional members for the
exclusive Pyramid Honor Society OF
George Washington University has re-
suited in the choice Of one student. His
name will be announced formally at a
smoker to be given by the organization
Thursday evening, February ). at the
Theta Delta Chi fraternity home.
The pyramid society is the most Sc
lect organization at the university, be-
ing composed solely OF students who
have distinguished themselves in some
branch of collegiate activity.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1914-01-28
COMMITTEE UNABLE TO AGREE,
individual Findings VIII BE Sub
mitted on Football Night "Riot,,,

Unable to agree upon the radical re-
port prepared by Representative Cara
way, chairman Of the subcommittee OF
the House District Committee, which in
vestigated the riots which followed the
Georgetown-Virginia football game last
fall. members of the subcommittee yes
terday determined to submit their indi-
vidual findings and conclusions and
frame a general measure from these.
William Henry White, counsel for the
proprietor of the Ebbitt appeared before
the subcommittee yesterday.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1914-01-28
ARMY BOARD IN SESSION.
Examinations of Appli-
cants for Commissions.

A beard of army officers met at Fort
Myer yesterday and conducted examina-
tons of such applicants for commission
to volunteer forces as were authorized
to appear before 1t. The result of the
examinations will be submitted in writ
ing by the beard in the near future.
Those composing the board are:
Mai Carroll d. Buck. Medical Corps:
Capt. Fred II. Gallup. I'd Field Artil-
lery; Capt. Edward A. Sturges. 9Th Cav
airy: First Lieut.. Charles c. Hillman,
Medical Corps. and Second Lieut.. Louis
a. Craig, 9Th Cavalry.