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The Washington herald., 1911-06-18
OLD ROBES WORN
AT COURT FETES
Peers Will Use Regalia from
Edward Wis Affair.

London, June 17-When Edward VII
was crowned nine years ago so long
time had elapsed since the coronation of
Queen Victoria that many of the peers
and most of the peeresses found them
selves without the necessary robes.
The robes worn at Queen Victoria's s
coronation had for the most part met
with the usual fate of old clothes. Only
in a very few instances We're the robes
of parents or grandparents still in ex-
istence, while those that had been worn
by forbears more remote might have
been counted almost on the fingers of one
hand-venerabIe garments. the mellow
hues of which showed in stately con-
trast to the vivid crimson and dead white
of their modern counterparts. At the
Forthcoming coronation the majority of
peers and peeresses will wear the same
robes they wore nine years ago.
The exact date of the origin of special
robes worn by peeresses at coronation
cannot be accurately fixed. At an even
ing court OF. a state ball all ladies, from
the Queen down, wear practically the
same kind of costume. The dresses of
ladies of the old nobility and their his
toric Jewels may be eclipsed on these
many ladies' whose names are not to be
found in Debrett. But at a coronation
the distinctions of rank are marked by
outward and visible signs.
Here there is no sumptuary equality.
A peeress must attend the great cere-
mony furnished and appointed as to her
rank and quality appertaineth," as the
summons runs. 1t Is only at coronation
that sumptuary laws nowadays interferes
with woman's extravaganza in costume.
1t was different In olden times. In the
reign of Edward III a law was passed
by which the wearing OF pearls and
errnine was restricted 20 royal person
ages and to mobiles possessing 5000 a
year. a revenue that does not sound i'm
posing in the days of Rockefeller.
Cloth OF gold or silver. jewel en-
hroideries, and riniver were prohibited
to those whose incomes did not exceed
5000, while all men below the rank of
knight. and presumably their wives, were
forbidden to wear silks or Jewels Of any
kind II Is amusing. in view OF recent
discussions on the question of dress. to-
note that in the reign of Edward Nv no
one OF lesser rank than n lord was
permitted to wear "indecently short"
garments.
The Washington herald., 1911-06-18
VISITORS THRONG STREETS OF CITY
Westminster Abbey RemodeIed to Accommodate
Peers and PeereSses About Thrones of King
George and Queen Mary.

speidCa O N
London 17After spent making elaborate ppara-
TONS England ready the official crowng of King George
v and his consort' Queen Mary
This great which has looked forward
expectancy British subjects all world will undoubtedly
recorded of the most magnificent spectaes the history of the
British empire
No detail has been left unattended and while precedent has been
strictly adhered is safe that but few coronaons the 900
years history British empire could any approach
the coming
which has increased the enthusiasm of the British subjects
is the comparative youth of the King and Queen While the
King Edward immensely popular his advanced age and feeble
health shadow his coronation festivities in 1902
Prosperous Reign Predicted.
King George however only in his oryfth year. and from all
the best of health his reign forward
long and prosperous
Although festivities incident the coronation
for several weeks the official will begin until
Monday when the representatives of the European
will arrive.
The spectacle will Thursday when the King Queen
will be crowned Westminster Abbey from then
will be social functions pageants reviews pro-
esons exhibitions and contests such
Witnessed
The Washington herald., 1911-06-18
KING GREETs HoRsEMEN.

Exhibitors mt show Visit Monarch
I'm PalHce.-
Special Gable to The Washington Herald
London, June T7.-Judge Moore's mixed
team. that started fifth. was the first to
arrive in the International coaching Mar
athon held here to-day. The run was
from Bushbey Park to Olympia. Thir-
teen coaches started.
The Americans were Judge Moore and
Alfred G. Vanderbilt. Mr.. vanderbiit's
four was sent away ninth and finished
fourth, twenty-four minutes behind
Judge Moore. who won first prize.
Judge Moore's pair. Marquise and Lady
Auckland, won first prize in the class
for carriage horses earlier in the day,
and Walter WInan's pair. Bonnie View
and Rip, were commended in the same
class. ,....s..-f :. - ,,,s
The foreign and colonial exhibitors at
the show were received by King George
in the state room at buckingham Pal
ace this afternoon. He welcomed them
in an Informal speech and shook hands
with them. holding brief conversation
with each one before their departure
The Washington herald., 1911-06-18

a view of their ma1esties, the route VIII
be much longer than that traVersed pS
the coronation procession the day before
and although lacking the significance at
tached to its predecessor. 1t will furnish
a more striking appeal TO the eye,
Brilliant Spectacle.
The spectacle is to be as brilliant as
anything London has ever seen, and viii
include the King. Queen. and their court.
princes from foreign courts, the troops
and military detaehments from India and
the dominions.
Without single break or stop. and at
walking pace, the procession will cover
seven miles of Central and Southern Lon
don. The progress will occupy at least
three hours. 1t is estimated that $4,000
troops win be in line on this occasion.
The great naval review at Spithead is
scheduled for Saturday, June "a. Their
maiesties will embark on the royal
Yacht, from which they will review the
great gathering of battle ships, cruisers,
torpedo boats, and war craft of all de-
scriptions. It will be the most powerful
feet that has ever been assembled at
one time. For tonnage and strength of
The Washington herald., 1911-06-18

armament, the United States battle ship
Delaware occupies the premier position.
The King and Queen will remain. on
the royal yacht for the weekend, return
ing to London on Monday in time to at
tend the gala performances at the Royal
Opera House, Covent Garden
After Tuesday, June "a, interest in the
festivities will begin to wane, for. 1t is
on this day that all the royal guests
from other courts will be rendered a fare
we'll party in the garden at Buckingham
Palace A gala performance at Covent
Garden viii occupy the evening. The
following day all the members of the
foreign courts will take their departure.
On June % the King and Queen will
again appear in a public procession
through South London. but this process
sion will by no means approach the
other two from a spectacular point of
view.
Their majesties on this day will attend
a special service at st. Paufs Cathe-
dral and a luncheon at GuildhaIl. which
will bring to a conclusion the series of
great events
The Washington herald., 1911-06-18
PROGRAMME FOR CORONATION.

. repres
delegations
al
Westminster Abbey.
June23
theaters
Count de Jastou and Maurice Hebete
Gen A. w. Admiral Vreeland.
Ausr
Holan
Denmar The
Sweden
nia-T The
Saxony-Prnce and
Prince YusufI
Chin -Tsai-C Chen,e of Regen
Servfa- The
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The Washington herald., 1911-06-18
BATTLE SHIPS ARRIVE
FOR CORONATION FETE
British Pride Hurt by Array of Formidable Fighting
Engines from United States, France and Germany

Even the German Dreadnought, Van
der Tam, is the equal of any Of the
British vessels, while the French battle
ship Danton is faster than any Of the
British battle ships.
Besides the European powers, the re-
naming foreign visitors, none Of which
is of any particular fighting value. are
Argentina. Buenos Ayres; Chile, Chaca-
bucO; China, Hai-Chi; Russia, Rossiya:
Spain, Reina Regente, Sweden, Pylgia,
and Turkey, Hamidieh
All of these are protected or beIted
cruisers. Denmark Holland, and Nor
way are respectively represented by the
small coast defense battle ships Olfert
Fischer, Jacob Won Heemskerck, and
Eidsvold. 1t is possible that foreign Wis
itOrs other than those officially sent may
arrive.
For instance, Japan will have the Tone.
and there are rumors of Italy sending
the VittOTio Emanuele and the ReIna
Elena, and that Chile may also send the
ESmeralda.
The Washington herald., 1911-06-18

pearls. The train is seven yards long
Mrs. Hammond will wear at the coro-
nation itself a gown of white satin
embroidered in diamond and peacock
feathers In the eyes of the feathers,
which are embroidered In natural hues,
are emeralds and sapphires. That Mrs.
Hammond will create q sensation with
the gown is foregone conclusion, for
with II she VIII wear massive tiara Of
emeraids and diamonds and long en-
erald earrings, which tnaditionally be-
Ionged to Catherine the Great OF Russia.
At the gala night OF the opera Mrs.
Hammond win wear a gown Of cloth Of
gold. with pearls and diamonds. while at
the state bail she win appear in pale blue
satin. gorgeousiy embroidered In seed
pearls.
Mrs Hammond has been staying IN
Paris the last few days while her hus-
band Is being feted on all sides In Lon
don.
The Washington herald., 1911-06-18
peciul Cable to The Washington Herald.

Special Cable to The Washington Herald.
London, June 1T.-Everything Is now
ready for the great international naval
review at Spithead on Saturday. which
is the most interesting feature of the
coronation.
The British war ships are anchored in
their final positions, and tomorrow and
Tuesday the vessels representing nearly
all the navies of the world will arrive,
each vessel being met by an English navi-
eating officer, who will conduct it to its
anchorage.
The arrival of the American squadron
is viewed with rather mixed feelings,
for, though the American visitors are un-
doubtedly more welcome. than those of
any other nation, II hurts British pride
to see for the first time In the history of
international naval reviews a foreign
battle ship, the American Delaware, that
is superior in fighting power TO anything
England is able to show.
The Washington herald., 1911-06-18
MRS. HAMMOND'S GOWNS
WILL STARTLE LONDON
Costly Fabrics and Jewels Formed by Artists Into
Dazzling Dress Creations for Corona
tion CeremOny

London, June J7.--Airs. John Hays Ham
mond. wife Of the special American en-
yoy to the coronation. has series of
costumes which should dazzle London.
The number of trunks which she is
stated to have brought over has been
exaggerated by enthusiastic reporters.
who now place the number at forty and
place the Insurance on the gowns al an
impossible figure
The court gown Mrs. Hammond viii
wear at the royal banquet and reception
at buckingham Palace next week for
an distinguished foreign peTsonages now
in London has been described as a dream
Dy the few friends privileged 70 see IL.
Il Is made Of gorgeous hrocade changing
Ia the light from peacock blue to various
shades Of green.
The fabric IS the cosfllcsf NFer turned
our BY Ioaft. The front OF the gown
Is alm1s. covered with q network q
The Washington herald., 1911-06-18

representatives, will watch the royal
progress through London town from a
stand on Constitution Hill. The evening
of that day he will attend Sir Edward
Grey's dinner to the King and Queen and
on Saturday will witness the naval re-
view at Spithead.
On Sunday Mr.. Hammond will visit
Windsor in the afternoon and attend
Leopold Rothschild's garden party at
GunnersbuFy.
Monday will be a busy day for the spe-
cial ambassador. 1t includes luncheon at
Westminster Hall, Lady Londesbrough's
garden party, the state performance at
Convent Garden, and the ball at Grosve-
nor House.
Tuesday will be filled up by a garden
party at Buckingham Palace, a state per-
formance at His Majesty's Theater. and
Lady Derbys supper party after that.
On Wednesday he will attend the dinner
of the Pilgrims and on Friday, after one
day of rest from social duties, will be the
guest at the luncheon TO be given by the
London Society Of American Women.
The Washington herald., 1911-06-18
BUSY WEEK PLANNED
FOR ENVOY HAMMOND
Special Ambassador Due to Attend Long Series of
Entertainments by Royalty During Coro-
nation Fetes and Festivities

London, June 17-John Hays Ham
mond, the special ambassador to the
coronation from the United States1 will
be met at the Victoria station on Mon
day at $50 in the afternoon by Lord
Sandhurst, Capt. sowerby. British naval
attache at Washington, and Lieut.. Col.
James and by the entire permanent staff
of the American Embassy.
Mr.. Hammond will dine at buckingham
Palace with the royal representatives.
After dinner will follow the reception to
the suites there. From the reception
Mr.. Hammond will go to a ball at the
Stafford House.
The rest of his itinerary includes the
state dinner at Buckingham Palace on
Tuesday, the costume Shakespeare ball
at Albert Hall on Wednesday. the dinner
to be given by the Duke of Connaught to
the royal representatives on Wednesday.
On Thursday he will attend the corona
tion and on Friday with the royal
The Washington herald., 1911-06-18
MILITANT SUFFRAGISTS
TRAMP LONDON STREETS

London, June 1.-THE coronation par
ade of the suffragettes through the
streets of London this afternoon rivaled
any pageant that has yet been seen in
England. Many American women partic-
ipated.
Fully $1,000 women marched to stirring
music with flags and banners flying.
Most of the women were dressed in white
and decorated with the colors of their
various societies. Many carried bouquets.
wreaths and festoons of flowers.
Miss ]. Anna Bryce, sister-in-law OF the
British Ambassador at Washington,
headed the procession. She was dressed
as Joan of Arc. Behind her marched
100 women, representing queens and
other notable women in history.
The Washington herald., 1911-06-18

, BOadicea, on a large white horse, and
Queen Elizabeth. in full royal dress. were
cheered enthusiastically by the crowd
along the line of march
There were cOntingents from various
cities in England, from the colonies. and
from Russia. Germany. and France.
There were forty women in the Ameri-
can division. They carried banners bear
ing the names of famous American wO-
men. At their heads We're Mrs. c. w.
Mitchell, of Massachusetts, and Miss May
Winter, of Indianapolis, on horseback.
Miss Inez MilhOlland, of New York,
carried the banner, and Mrs. Lloyd Gar
rison, of Boston; Mrs. Ohensley. Mrs.
Caroline COmings, and Mrs. ]. Davidson,
of New York, and Mrs. A. Martin, of
Reno, New, were among the women who
marched in this division.
The Washington herald., 1911-06-18
BIDS FOR WIRELESS TOWERS.
Baltimore Company Gets Award for
Work ut Arlington.

Bids for the construction of three wire
less towers. one 800 and the others $50
feet in height, were yesterday opened
at the Mills Building, the Baltimore
Bridge Company being the lowest OF the
nine bidders. They submitted alternate
bids. as follows: For one 603-foot steel
tower. $105,541; for two 45O-foot towers.
SIS. 401; for two of the same, with com
plete auxiliaries. $122,954: one 600-foot
tower on different specifications. S4s1O1,
and for two 6O0-foot towers. SS2.3sS.
The towers are to be erected at Arlins-
ton on the government reservation, aud
viii be supplied with power from
Washington power company
The station win be able to send mes
;sages a distance of from 2.000 to 1900
miles. The towers are to be erected m
the form of triangle. Snd are the
highest in the wireless system Of the
United States.
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and the bluejackets also will take a
prominent part in the procession.
Westminster Abbey. the scene Of count
as on the occasion OF King Edward >
coronation, an annex has been built at
the west end of the building as a royal
robing room.
Within the abbey, the thousands OF
fixed seats have been removed, and in
their places are Chippendale chairs OF
exquisite design. where viii be seated the
peers and peeresses of the realm, and
they viii have the opportunity OF pur-
chasing the chairs after the ceremonies
as mementos of the occasion.
A third throne has been erected In the
great edifice for Queen Alexandra. and
the order of seating the royal family
viii be: First, Queen Mary, on the right;
then, King George, and on his left,
Dowager Queen Alexandra.
Nothing could be more impressive than
the actual coronation ceremony in the
abbey itself The ceremony is medieval
and even barbarie in its splendor, and
the position occupied during 1t by the
Queen will be. the most envied of any
woman in the world.
Old Custom TO Prevail.
Precedent will govern everything in
the ceremony at the abbey. AS the
King and Queen enter the historic build
ing, the boys of Westminster School will
shout, "vivatr' and the vast assemblage
will rise and make obeisance.
Immediately begins the actual cere-
mony of the crowning of King George.
during which the Queen is seated on
her throne to the right of the King The
coronation of the King concluded, that
OF the Queen will Immediately follow.
With great pomp. her majesty will be
anointed, crowned, and given her orpa-
ments. The Queens part begins with
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t;reat shin. 20 AsaemhIe.

London. June 1T.-At the coronation
naval review at spithead. the British
navy will be represented by various
war craft OF which the total dfsplace-
ment viii aggregate I0iS.5oi tons. the
total horsepower a.s5s,4so. the total
gun power. in 1s-ineh guns. 2es. and In
other guns 2.599. while the assembled
ships win carry 411 torpedo tubes.
The Washington herald., 1911-06-18

Havana. Cuba, June T7-Several cases
OF violence were reported to the police
to-day in the strike OF sewer and street
workers.
The Washington herald., 1911-06-18

Annoy, China. June 17.-Eighty-three
persons died from bubonic plague in the
community about Annoy in the past fort
night.
The Washington herald., 1911-06-18

Trinchinopoli, India. June l7.--wnliam
d. Ashe. a British government collectnr.
was assassinated to-day by q Brahmiu
attorney, who then committed suicide
The Washington herald., 1911-06-18

elas'.tos5.rA As,ss.s AZ s.Iy popular n oys.
- Ont q ne dlma ulp4
The Washington herald., 1911-06-18

a new dcsrest hole IN the earth Il a well that has
hcrn borsd IA silesia 70 depth ~ i.sis feet esis
fsst q uhich hare been lined with iron tubing
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1911-04-20
TATTOO WoMEN's CHINs.
Clergyman Advocates Method of Dis
tinguishing Married From Single.

Clergyman Advocates Method of Dis
tinguishing Married From Single.
Fewer Washers would show traces
Of discolored optics and the stock ex-
cuse, Il didn't know she was married, !"
no longer would avail should the sug-
gestion of the Rev Francis Rawei, a
native Methodist clergyman of New
Zealand, be put into effect
Mr.. Rawei advocates the tattooing of
married women's chins in order that
men seeking to be conquered by the
charms of the fair sex might distfn-
guish between those in and out of the
matrimonial market. 81 think this is
a magnificent CUSTOM" he said.
Another social innovation that the
speaker suggested was the New Zea-
land method of greeting by rubbing
noses. Mr.. Rawei's wife, Mrs Hine
Taimoa Rawei, and their daughter,
Miss Piwi eva Rawei, gave an ex-
hibition of this manner of greeting. It
looks like kiss, but isn't
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1911-04-20
PROCLAMATION.

Pursuant to a resolution passed by
the Parish Board of School Directors
of the Parish of Caddo, Louisiana, at
its regul ar meeting held on the 9Th day
of March 1911, I, Isaac Barron, presi-
dent of the said board, hereby give no.
tice that in compliance with said reso-
luton, q special election will be held in
School District No. 3 of said Parish of
Caddo, Louisiana, on 2oth day of April
1911, for the purpose of submitting to
the property taxpayers, qualified under
the Constitution and laws of the State
of Louisiana, to vote at said election, the
following proposition, to-wit:
To levy special tax of five mills on
the dollar on all property in said School
District No. 8 of the Parish of Caddo,
Louisiana, subject to state taxation, an
nually for period of ten years, for the
purpose of completing payments on the
public school building already erected in
said School District No. 3, in the town
of Vivian, to build an addition thereto,
to equip the same, the title to which
shall vest in the public, and for main
tenance.
For the purpose of said special eIce-
ton, the polling place will be Vivian,
and the commissioners John Hill. Will
liam Beddingfeld, Wiley Jones, and the
clerk D. Grove.
AT said special election the polls will
open at 7 o'clock am. and close at s
o'clock pm, and the election will be
conducted in accordance with the laws
of Louisiana applicable thereto.
Notice is also given that at 80 pm.
Wednesday, May 10, 1911, the board
viii meet in its Office at the court house,
and in open session. proceed TO open the
ballot boxes, examine and CONT the
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1911-04-20
SHERIFFS SALE,

No. I4,422-In the First Judicial Dis
trict Court of Caddo Parish, Louis
lana: Mrs. Jane c. Ingersoll VS.. An
thony Peterson.
By virtue of writ of seizure and sale
to me directed from the Honorable First
Judicial District Court of Caddo Par
ish, Louisiana, in the above numbered
and entitled suit, | have seized and will
offer for sale at public auction for eash
and according to law, at the principal
front door of the court house of Caddo
Parish, Louisiana, during the legal
hours for sales, on
SATURDAY, MAY 6, 1oII,
Lot siNty-three (63) of the Mount Zion
subdivision of the City of Shreveport,
Louisiana, as per map in conveyance
book 80, page SO, of the clerks Office of
Caddo Parish, Louisiana, together with
all the buildings and improvements
thereon, said property seized as belong
ing to the above defendant, and to be
sold tor cash and according to law, to
pay and satisfy the debt as specified in
said writ, say in the sum of one hun
bred and fifty. dollars, together with 8
per cent per annum interest thereon
from January 10, 1907, and all costs of
this suit, and ten per cent on said prin-
|c1pai and interest as attorneys fees.
]. P. FLOURNOY,
Sheriff, ex-Oficio Auctioneer.
Caucasian, March 28, 1911.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1911-04-20
THE SALOON.

Who can or who would defend the
saloon?
What argument, in reason and com
mon sense, can be advanced in support
Of the saloon?
The dollar, as source of revenue
is the only pretense which may be aP-
Piled as an apology for the saloon.
If the basis is the dollar, why not in
equity give the saloon due credit from
the dollar view for all the good it may
do, and charge against it all the evil for
which it is accountable?
In what sense does it promote bust.
ness. when it absorbs if not all at least
the greater portion of the earnings Of
the men who are drawn to its bar?
# the saloon is a promoter or de
veloper of business and of prosperity
saloons should be opened at every cor
ner and in the middle of every block
especially in the business center, and be
ing a promoter and developer of pro
gress and Of prosperity it should b.
hailed with delight instead Of being ac-
cused as an evil tolerated by sufferanct
when ii is not prohibited by law.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1911-04-20
SHERIFES SALE

NO. I4,344-In the First Judicial Bis
trlct Court of Caddo Parish, La:
I. W. Lane vs.. Moses Holmes.
BY virtue of writ of feri facias to
me directed from the Honorable First
judicial District Court of Caddo Par
ish, Louisiana. in the above numbered
and entitled suit, have seized and will
offer for sale at public auction,
and according to law, at the PRINCIPAL
front door of the court house of Caddo
Parish, Louisiana, during the legal
hours for sales, on
SATURDAY, MAY u, 1o1r.
he northeast quarter of the southeast
quarter section twenty-five, township Fl,
range IS, Caddo Parish, La, except
ing from said land the following reser-
Vatlons: AN mineral rights on the land
described, gas, oil or other minerals or
ore with right to ingress and egress to
and from said land" Said property
seized as belonging to said defendant.
and to be sold for cash with
out the benefit of appraisement,
to pay and satisfy the debt as
specified in said writ, say in the sum of
two hundred and seventy-nine $(27ooo)
dollars, together with eight per cent per
annum interest thereon from the card
aay OF November 1906, and all costs of
TINS suit, and ten per cent on said nr;r-
opal and interest as attorneys fees.
], P. FLOURNOY,
Sheriff, ex- Ofheio Auctioneer
Caucasian, April 9, 1917.