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The Washington herald., 1906-10-28
WAKEFIELD WOULD RUN AGAIN
Maryland Executive States Position
On Governorship Race.
Answering Former Gov. Brown He
says lie VIII Run If state and
Party Need His Services.

Baltimore. nd. oct 27-Since the in
tervicw last Wednesday with Ex-Goe.
Frank Brown ON his own ambition 10 be
goveTnor again. friends of Gov WarheId
have directed his attention to an express
sion of AIr. Brown that he did not sup
pose that Gov Warfiold would be candI-
date for reelection. These same friends
Of the governor put the question squarely
TO him, and his position is pretty wen
understood
The governor said that if it was demon
strated that his candidacy would be for
the best interests of the people Of Mary
land and the Democratic party he would
BE- willing to run again
He said that lie had started = policy
while governor which he thought was for
the good Of the State. and that he would
Ike 10 see the plans begun carried out.
EX-G0v Brown. in his interview, said
that he did not suppose Cor. Warfield
would be candidate again. because M
Warfield had put himself on record during
the Brown administration as being OPP
posed TO a second term for governor OF
Maryland. Gov. Warfield said to-day that
he did not care 10 discuss just now what
Ex-Gov. Brown had said about him.
however, wouldn't il apply 10 Gov.
Brown now as well as then2 1t would
be- just as well for man To succeed
to the gubernatoriai Office when he is ia
touch with things as for him 10 step
down for "a few terms and then run FOR
governor again. wouldn't it,
Up 10 the present Gov. Warfield has
given no indication of his future course
He has been nonoommittah when asked
about 1t, and has always said that his
one aim was to give the people a good
administration.
Since he has been in Office, Gov War
feed has denounced graft in every
form. and his public acts have met with
the approval of many Republicans. He
appointed good men. OF what he consider
cd good men. 10 tho State offices. and
dereiictiou OF duty has meant prompt Re-
mOval.
The Washington herald., 1906-10-28
Remnins Rrourht Homc.

The remains OF Isador Brown. formerly
az this city. vino committed suicide at
Lebanon. Pa, Yesterday by shooting him
self through the heart. We're brought 10
Aiexandria at a late hour tonight. 10 be
prepared FOR burial hcrc. Arrangements
ic- The funeral viii be- completed later.
Th" deceased was brother os Mrs.
ISaac Eichberg, and an uncle Of Mrs
Charles Beudheim. of this city. Accord
ing 10 directions found amcng the ef-
1ects Of tno dead man, Mrs. Bcndheim
was u0tined of the shooting
M. Brown had spent the greater portion
oi his lie IN Alexandria. For several
EARS he was associated with his brother
i7-law. the late Isaac Schwarz. in the
conduct of a dry goods business On King
street He was an active member OF
George Mason Council, Royal Arcanurl
Mr. Brown had many friends here. who
learned with deep regret of his tragic
death
The Washington herald., 1906-10-28
TWO YOUTHS DEAD IN BED.
Norfolk Clerks Retire with Gas jet
Accidentally Left Omen.
SPECIAL . Tic Washington Head.

Special % The Washington Herald
Norfolk, Va. Oct. Edward Jordan
twenty years old, and Leon Whidbee. aged
seventeen. both clerks. were this morning
found dead in bed, asphyxiated by illumi-
mating gas, in the boarding house Of Mrs
VI. :. Ayers. on Charlotte street
The gas jet in their room was unlighted
and turned on at fun force, and the two
windows 10 the room were tightly closed
Coroner Right thinks that the gas was ac-
Cidentally turned on after TIE light had
been extingUished for the night Both
boys retired TO their room in high spirits
about 1879 o'clock last night.
They hailed from SUnbuTy y e JOr-
dan had been here for six months while
Whidbee had been here for bur three
weeks They stooa WoII with THAR ON
ployers and bore good regulations. The
mothers of the BOYS are dead, but their
fathers are living at Sunbury.
The Washington herald., 1906-10-28
DIFFERENT KINDS OF oATHs.

From the New Orleans Times-DsmoTzt
The witness in the aduiterated food case
in taking the oath placed the thuh b Of
one hand over the forehnger Of the other
and muttered some unintelligibIe targon.
He is a SpaniaTd." said the crier.
Spaniards always take the oath like
that With thumb and foTeflnger they
make q cross. muTmUring; By this cross
| swear to tell the truth.
All kinds of queer Oaths are taken
here" the crier resumed. A Chinaman
will break a plate. put out a candle. or cut
off a chickens head. And even after that
he viii lie when hard pressed.
Y once saw Ceylonese witness swear
on tiger skin and q lizard skin. He said
that Ii lie lied in his testimony he prayed
to be eaten by tiger and 10 be covered
with scales like a Hard. Then the
lawyers took hold Of him, and the things
be said would have scandalized Ana
MAS
The Washington herald., 1906-10-28
SHORT TERMS FOR NEGROES.
Anne Arundel Court Passes Sentence
on Two Wanderers.

Special 90 The Washington Herald
Annapolis, Nd, Oct E-Thc Anne
Arundel County Circuit Court to-dav
passed sentence in The cases Of tho two
cclcred murderers convicted 0f man
slaughter. Wilbur Amen who shot ana
killed his wife at Annapolis Junction ON
July = last. was given two years in the
ptnitentiaTv.
William Brown. sixteen years old, of
Baltimore. who shot Morris Owings. also
Cf Baltimore. was sentenced u a term uf
nine months ira the same institution
Both negroes were members of the
Iythian Cadet Corps (coloyeai, of Bal1i-
more, and the killing was done at Pasa-
dena. q resort ten miles from Annapolis.
ca June - last
The Washington herald., 1906-10-28
POLICEMAN & THIEF.
baltimore Officer Confesses He Took
Intoxicated Mans Watch.

Special 60 TIE Washington Ht1ld.
Baltimore. oct. 27.-Patrolfnan Alfred D..
Bouldin. since March IS last d probation
officer in the Western district. was ar
raigned before Justice LOden to-day u
the little courtroom where he had fire.
qucntly been the prosecuting witness IN
larceny cases on a charge of stealing a
watch from an intoxicated man one night
last August lie was held in 500 bail for
a further hearing on November next
SO that the police will be given an op-
p0rtunity 10 find the owner of the watch
He was then put I'm the patrol wagon and
taken before the board of police COM
missiOnCrs. VIII ~ after admitting his
crime he was dismissed from The force.
nc was measured and photo
graphed by the Bertili0n system. and then
sent 10 jail.
The Washington herald., 1906-10-28
Not fhc same Girls Nowadays.

From the Portland Oregoniap.
TIC heroic days have gone. and with
tAeia that cherished treasure. the girl 7
left behind me. She is a victim of the
iconoclastic development of the higher
civilization. What q memory picture she
was to the boys who went TO the Crimea
n the fiftieS and ouT own Ia blGe and gray
IN the sixties, Clingine. fearful. tender
all. yes, There was pang and tighten
ing of the heart as well as of the arms
The good-byS that were sometimes for
years and sometimes forever caused A
faltcr in the swinging route step as fife
played the notes and drumbeat timed
them of tue rafting air that should be
Immortal Now-welI, the girl ] left be
hind ne sticks her wad Of gum on the
ooorjanib, wells. so long, YOU diamond
Dack.' watches the tall lights OF the troop
train whisk around the curve, and prompt
~ foTFets gum and soldier box while max
ing date over the phone with The youth
who has sense enough 10 stay at home
and earn lee cream and candy money.
The Washington herald., 1906-10-28
CHICAGO a CITY BEAUTIFUL. =
Development on Architectural Lines
Is PLANNED by Merchants.

Chicago. Oct z7.-Comprehensive plans
for the devolopmen; of this city along
architectural lines. with beautiful public
places dHd driveways, O connecting north
and south boulevard. an cute. parkway
extending the entir, length of the city
along The lake front and. in time. IN
outer park system. viii bc prepared I'M
der direction OF the Merchants Club.
Daniel II. BUTnham viii have general
supervision Of the work. and famous
architects viii De consulted
The Washington herald., 1906-10-28

SPECIAL 90 The Washington Herald.
Boyds. Ald. Oct. 1.-THE first road q
model one 10 be entirely completed under
the Shoemaker road law has been com
Pietcd and turned ovc- TO the com
n1ssionsrs of Montgomery County. The
road extends from Germantown one mile
toward NeelSville ard WIS constructed
by the NJ J. Grove Limo Company and
the cost wcs about S6.00
The Washington herald., 1906-10-28
NORFOLK MAN IS KILLED.
Jerome p. Herbert Tries 20 Board
Moving EIeYatea Train.

New York. oct 27-Jerome p. Herbert,
Of II Wiloughby avenue, Norfolk, Va,
was fatally injured carly this morning
Ut the Dean street station of the Brigh
ton Beach line. wheFe nc was waiting
for "a train 10 take him to Manhattan.
Trains run only at long intervals carly
IN the morning, and Herbert grew inn
patient waiting or one to come along.
Finally Il train, known as the money
train, which collects the cash from the
different agents along the line. approach
cd. The cars did not stop at the Dean
street station, and Herbert attempted to
board the train while it was going at
good speed.
lie missed his footing and fell be-
tween the train and station platform.
When picked up it was found that he
had sustained compound fracture of
both legs. He was taken to st. john
Hospital. where lac died "a few hours
later
The Washington herald., 1906-10-28
GAME WARDEN FOUND GUILTY.
Turner Sentenced TO Ten Years i'm
Prison for Murder.

Sr@-.7l fo Tho "a shiogton Herald
Cumberland oct, Henry g. Turner
the deputy game warden of Weverton.
Washington County. whose trial was re-
moved here, was found guilty of muir
der in the second degree by the court to-
ddy a full bench being present. and was
sentenced 10 ion ypITg in tho poniton-
ti9ry
he shot Joshua Oler. aged seventy-tWo
years. while the latter, he claimed. was
Illegally taking black bass Turner claim
ed self-defense. although before the trial
ms counsel were willing 10 plead guilty
Of second degree murder.
The Washington herald., 1906-10-28
81 CONDUCTORS DISMISSED.
Grand Trunk Discovers that Ticket
ColIectors Arc Getting Rich.

Toronto, Oct Zl.-Ftlty-sovon Grand
Trunk conductors On tic Montreal. Port
land. Toronto. and Chicago divisions have
been dismissed for accepting tins from
passengers. particularly commercial trav-
elers. instead OF tickets
The management had cor some time SUE
pected leakages. and the fact that cne
conductor is worth $lc3c0c and another has
six grocery stores Increased the suspicion
The Washington herald., 1906-10-28
La,,yers FiGht in Courtroom.

Special so The Washington Herald
Staunton. Va, oct. a sensational
episode took place in tho Circuit Court
yesterday William Patrick and 2. h
Hackman, opposing attorneys in . small
suit, became engaged in d controversy
over some legal papers. and Patrick called
Hackman a liar Hackman resented the
insult by d quick blow, and a scuffie en-
sued. Friends stopped the combat, and
the difficulty was anicably adjusted
Court being in recess. neither lawyer was
tined for contempt
The Washington herald., 1906-10-28
witness Arrested for Perjury.

SPECIAL 10 Inc washington Hcraid.
Richmond, Va. oct. 2I-Harrv Spencer
colorcd, alias Texas. who committed per
jury IN the trial of Austin johnson.
charged with assault has been arrested
on "A warrant sworn out by Common
wealth Attorney Wendenberg. He was
the STATE 5 chief witness, but his evi-
dence WIS SO rankiy false that the Com
monwcalth's attorney viii prosecute him
for it.
The Washington herald., 1906-10-28
WOMAN DIES AT AGE OF 1O2.
Mrs. schVsartznan, of baltimore, Had
- rent-GrandcIiiIdren.

Baltimore Nd. Oct. 27.-Alrs. Bedana
SchwartZmau died here to-day ut the adj
vaHced age of 102 years. During her long
life she was rarely ever i'll. and only took
90 her bed The day previous 20 hey death.
The iudrmities Of old age, aided BIZ
slight complication Of diseases. FASTENED
her end AT nef death she still retained
all her faculties. She was able To read
without the aid Of glasses.
Airs. Schwartzmau YVES born in Pasral.
Russia.
She is survived 10y three sons and two
daughter. forty-fvc grandchildren. and
eiehty-two decentralization the eldest
Of whom Is twenty-six years OF age.
The Washington herald., 1906-10-28
ARMED ESCORT FOR GIRLS.
Fathers VITA. Shotguns watch for
Negro Who Threatened Daughters.

sp0eial f. The Washington Herald
Hagerstowu, Oct &-Pearl Stocksla-
ger and Pearl Hoffmaster had 10 be es-
corted home from school IN Funkstown
yesterday evening by their fathers, arm
ed with guns, to protect them from a
strangc negro. who had accosted the
girls While they were on their way 20
school earlier in the day.
The negro asked the girls which way
they returned home. threatening To kill
them if they did not go the way he DC
sired. On arriving at school the girls.
badly frightened, informed the teacher Of
the affair, and their fathers we're noti-
fed The negro did not make his ap-
pearance but il is supposed that he was
hiding in the woods. waiting for tho girls,
and saw them under armed escort OF
their fathers Officers and a party of
men searched for the negro, but he could
not be found
The Washington herald., 1906-10-28
INSANE MAN TRIES TO DIE.
Jumps Into Pond. Then Out>of Win
dow and Tries StrunguIation.

New Brunswick. y. j.. Oct William
Doll. aged twenty-six. suddenly became
crazy to-day and jumped into a pond at
Highland Park
lie fought his rcscuers, but was saved
from drowning after a struggle. Then
he tried 90 end bis life by jumping out OF
a $econd-story window, breaking three
ribs, He was taken 20 the hospital. I'VE
men being required % hold him IN tie
ambulance and put him in strait-jacket
or the way he tried to strangle himself.
Later he VAS removed TO jail. the hos
pital authorities beirg unable to control
him.
The Washington herald., 1906-10-28
FIREMEN RESCUE ELEVEN.
Take Them from Upper Rooms Of n
Burning Building

Columbus, Ohio oct. 97.-Elevcu terri
fed peop!c were rescued to-day from up
per rooms OF the burning Palm Hotel on
High street
The fire caught from defective wiring,
and cut of the guests from escape by the
stairways. Firemen placed ladders and
carried half-suffocated men, women, and
children down in their night clothes
The following were seriously injured.
Mrs. J. T. Rush. Richard Regan fireman:
William Foster Mary Hoover. seven years
Old
The Washington herald., 1906-10-28
FnnernI of Womnn Snicidc.

oUtcidl u The Washington Herald
Laurel, Nd. Oct. 1.-THE funeral OF
Mrs. Shorts. who committed suicide II
her home in Savage Howard County Eve
mites from Laurel. by taking poison. was
held Yesterday from her home. No reason
ii2S been found fer her rash act. except
temporary alteration OF mind. She is sur
FiVeo by husband and daughter
The Washington herald., 1906-10-28

SPECIAL % lac Nashinstoa Herald
Richmond Va, oct. 27.-Austin johnson.
convicted and sentenced 10 death for as
sault upon Ruth Plnchback. a young
white girl and granted 4 new trial b. the
supreme Court on the grounds OF after
discovered evidence. was to-day convicted
q second time and sentenced TO serve
twenty years in the pcnitcntiary for The
crime.
The Washington herald., 1906-10-28
August burst Dies of injuries.

Cumberland. Nd Oct c7.-Augl.st
burst. a younger brother II ex-County
Commissioner LIo,d burst. Of Lonecon-
ing. this county. fell from tho roof OF a
new house he was erecting at New Ger
many Garrett County. not far from
Frostburg, yesterday. Tie died in half an
bodr Six children survive.
The Washington herald., 1906-10-28
DANGER IN PERSIMMON.
COIIided with HammerIess Gun.
and the Results Were Unpleasant.

tOitsdc0 with a HammeFIess Gun.
and the Results Were Unpleasant.
From tie New Orleans Picayl1ac.
\ falling persimmon colliding with q
hammerleSs shotgun resulted recently
in the serious woJnding Of Or. r. VI.
Maroon q prominent dentist
Dr. Marion. IN company with friend.
was hunting game along st. Catherine
Creek. ia Adams County Reaching 4
persimmou tree late in the afternoon. the
hunters decided to have a feast The
companion of DIR. Maroon climbed the
tree and began shaking the limbs. DR..
Maroon had rested his hammerless dou-
ele-baTeled shotgun, muzzle up. against
the tree. One big persimmon, half-ripe,
init squarely on the triggers OF the ham
merlcss. Both barrels were discharged,
tnc loads of No. : shot passing through
the left arm and grcin OF DR. Marion.
The Washington herald., 1906-10-28
Miss l.uc, Chapman "A Bride.

Spec;ai to The Washington Herald
Fredericksburg. Va. Oct @7.-Miss Lucy
a. Chapman, daughter of NJ and Mrs.
James L. Chapman. Of Caroline County.
and Mr.. Frank J. Davis, OF Richmond
We're married at the home of the brides
parents Rev. r. L. Busby oficiated
The Washington herald., 1906-10-28

Spoisl to The Washington Herald
Fredericksburg. Va. oct. Mrs. W
II Olin. residing nc2- Montross. West
moreland County. had two Of her fingers
on her right hand torn of. sac went TO
the rescue of On OK. which had become
catangled i'm q rope. In some manner her
hand caught in The rope, tearing of her
fingers.
The Washington herald., 1906-10-28
shot nj Officer

4 pistol bullet fired. it is supposed. by a
'oiored man, on upper King street early
this morning. whizzed close to the head of
oHlcer Herbert knight who with other
polcemeh was preparing 10 search "a
house for traces OF the murderer of
Charles T. Smith. The officer had q very
narrow c=r71-f-
The Washington herald., 1906-10-28
CHARLESTON MAYOR ACTS.
Offers 10 Arhitrafe strike Difference.
ON Southern.

Charleston. :. c, Oct gZ-Mayor Rbett
lntcTvened to-day To cad the strike Of
Southern Railway machinists by tender
Ing has services for adjustment or trouble
10 President Spencer and officers of the
unioa. He stated in letters 10 them that
business interests OF Charleston have been
affected, and on this ground he urged the
termination Of the strike
The Washington herald., 1906-10-28
Gov. WarseId Makcs Apnointmcnl.

oITc'1' y Ihe W3shiTgtO1 Hfrald
Annapolis. Oct. 27.-Cov. WarficId to-
day appointed and commissioned Nj 4.
y Grier- Of salisbury. member OF tho
BOARD ot election supervisors for Wico-
nlco county TO represent the Republican
party. Mr.. tirieris appointment fills the
vacancy caused by the death Of the late
y. J. Benjamin Of salisbury.
The Washington herald., 1906-10-28
GIass,yorkers Render Aid.

The glasSbIoweTs OF this city have sub
scribed sums aggregating $3.50 70 be sp-
Piled to the fund for the relief of the
family of Charles T. Smith, who was
murdered in this city last Saturday night
by William Johnson, a negro. joseph
Schwarzman had charge Of the collection
among the glassblowers.
The Washington herald., 1906-10-28
Wedding Announced.

Announcement is made Of the marriage
ol AIS -eJ-e I,e5ee-a Humohries. eli
Washington, and Arthur Joseph Doruellv.
- this cts. which occurred last Wedues-
day evening al the rectory OF st. Narv's
Catholic Church. Rev. Father Kelly. as
Sistant pastor Of 81 Mary's. performed
the ceremony.
The Washington herald., 1906-10-28

Bristol, Terra oct 2,-Ihe walls of
the Singhciscr building, az Johnston
city. Tenn which was being repaired
following a IRE. fell to-day, crushing the
life out Of two men. The dead are. \
/ Cooper and john Bearoa.
The Washington herald., 1906-10-28

Caracas. Venezuela, Oct % Cvia willem-
stad. Curacao. Oct 20.-Presideat Castro.
who has been in III health for long
tine past, is still very weak.
The Washington herald., 1906-10-28

Relatives Of Dr. 5 H. Smith. who Lett
here Two weeks ago TO take a position as
intern in The Istlmus Ct Panama hospital
service. have received q letter from him
announcing his safe arrival, and stating
that ne had been assigned for duty at tie.
Ancon Hospital at Panama.
The Washington herald., 1906-10-28
WILL OPERATE SHOPS
Southern RailwayAnnOunceS
Plans at Alexandria.
HAS MANY SPECIAL GUARDS

OficinI Told Wen They Must Conform
to Law in Protecting strike-breaIS-
ers and PrOperty-FroB 20 tn %
Men on Duty i'm the Yards-AieNHn-
dria News and Notes of Interest.
The Washington herald., 1906-10-28

A chorus cnoir Tor tie purpose OF aiding
in The music a All church services and for
developing new singers is projected b1-
some OF The young people OF the Second
Presbyterian Church IL is intended 70
effect an organization at a meeting next
"Wednesday evening
The Washington herald., 1906-10-28

Rev. Edgar Carpenter of Grace Episco-
pal Church, viii preach a special sermon
tomorrow evening at 80 O'Clock to tn
members OF Belle Haven Council. No. 81.
and Alexandria Council No. 50. Junior
order United American Mechanics. The
members OF bota councils will assemble
IN their hall on South Fairfax street. ana
VIII march IN body 10 Grace Church
The Washington herald., 1906-10-28

capt j. II. Wells of Atlanta. Ga. is
visiting Capt William r. Smi;hcrs. nj his
heme On North Columbus street.
The Washington herald., 1906-10-28

u" hotly contested game at -Colross
This afternoon, the third football team
of the Alexandria Athletic Association de-
feated az eleven composed of apprentice
boys from The Washington Navy Yard. by
tic score OF 10 to -
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1906-10-23
A Birthday Surprise.

On the 21st surprise party was given
Mrs. John w. HAYES at her beautiful
home on 6th and Adams ST., it being the
anniversary of her birth. Several of hel
many friends at about z 80. p. m. took
possession of her spacious parlor much
to the surprise of the hostess. She being
equal to the occasion, however, soon had
things comfortably arranged and each
guest was made to enjoy himself in a
way that will long be remembered.
After couple of hours of sociability,
these intruders were invited into the
dining room where bountiful lunch was
spread which the visitors had brought for
the occasion. And the wav some o
them ate left the impression that they
had been saving themselves for the event
for week. At 1880 this jolly crowd
took its departure after wishing the
hostess hundred more similar occasions.
Some of those present were Mrs. JAS.
Hayes, Mrs. Ann Smith, Mrs. John
Smith, Mrs. Jas. TAYLOR, Mr.. and Mrs. 5.
B. Bane, Mr.. aud Mrs. Emmett Taylor,
Mr.. and Mrs. Tom Bell, Mr.. and Mrs.
Ciyde Hayes, Mr.. and Mrs. john w.
Hayes, Roy Bell, Edna Spicer, Alex
Hayes and Esther Hayes.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1906-10-23
Mrs. Horner as Hostess

Mrs. Collins Flint of Roseburg was the
guest of honor yesterday at delightful
afternoon" given for her by Mrs. j. B.
Horner at Alpha Hall. About sixty
ladies enjoyed the event which was in
every way enjoyable.
The spacious dining room was verv
prettily decorated in white and
green. Mrs. M. S. Bush presided,
her assistants being Misses Lulu Spang-
ler, Carrie Danneman, Belle Bonnev and
Mabel Withycombe. The other rooms
were artistically decorated with roses,
ferns and palms. Mrs. Horner, who is
always perfect hostess, was ably assist
ed by Mrs. Knisley and Mrs. railIander.
Light refreshments were served during
the receiving hours.
Mrs. Flint, in whose honor the vsrv
pleasant affair was given, is a charm
ing lady of Southern Oregon, now
en- route as delegate from the Roseburg
"Mental Culture Club" to attend con-
vention of women's clubs in Portland.
While in Corvallis she is the guest of
Mrs. B. A. Cathey, the ladies being old
friends.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1906-10-23
Fears Political Effect.

Among the interesting things related
in Sundays Journal is a dispatch from
Seattle which says:
Fearing the political effect of con.
demnation by the supreme court of his
action in ordering Esther Mitchell and
Maud Crefield, the murderers of George
Mitchell, deportsd to Oregon, Superior
Judge Frater has employed George H.
Walker, local attorney, to repres ant
him in the supreme scourt next Fridav
when the matter comes up for hearing
The attorneys for the two women will al
go appear in an effort to have the court 3
action upheld.
The action of Judge Frater establishes
precedent in this state. This is first
time judge has taken su6icient person
al interest in one of his decisions to en-
ploy counsel to have it upheld. The prac-
tice is for the attorneys of the parties in
terested to make the fight for the u2-
holding of the courts order.