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The Washington herald., 1912-12-20
OPENING COURT IN LONDON.
Picturesque Ceremony that Accom-
pauies . Criminal Trial.

The setting of a criminal trial in Lon
don is in striking contrast with that of
any similar scene IN an American court
room. The opening of court in the morn
ing and after luncheon is curious cere-
mony, according to 7. Leaming's "A
Philadelphia Lawyer in the London
Courts" The bar and audience rise, and
through a door corresponding TO the one
by which the visitor has reached the
dias enter the two sheriffs. gowned in
flowing dark blue robes trimmed with
fur
Then comes the undersherin. in very
smart and black velvet knee breeches.
white ruffied shirt, white stockings, silver
buckled shoes, cooked hat under arm. and
sword at side. The sheriffs bow in usher
ing to his seat the judge, who is ar
rayed in wig and robe, which, in the
case of the Lord Chief Justice or one of
the judges of the high court, is of bril-
liant scarlet, with a dark blue sash over
one shoulder or in the case Of the COM
mon sergeant is Of somber black.
The Judge having seated himself in a
charlse cumbersome as 10 require
little track to roll II forward sufficiently
close to the desk-the sheriffs dispose
themselves in the seats not occupied by
the Judge or his guest. and later they
quietly withdraw. They have no part in
the proceedings. Their only function is
to usher the judges in and out and to en-
terrain them at luncheon. for the Judges
are by custom their guests
At luncheon time the sheriffs escort the
judges from their seats, and all the
judges. sheriffs, and undersheriffs and
any guests they may invite assemble in
the dining-room OF the courthouse for an
excellent substantial luncheon served by
butler and footman in blue liveries with
brass buttons. knee breeches, and white
stockings.
The luncheon table looks odd with the
varied costumes. the rich blues, the
bright scarlets. and the wigs of the par
ty. who, no longer on duty. relax into
jolly sociability. Indeed, the visitor can
not escape the impression that he has
in some way Joined a group OF 'supes'
from the opera who are snatching light
supper between the choruses
The Washington herald., 1912-12-20
MORO OUTLAW KILLS
TWO U. S. OFFICERS
IN CAMP AT MANILA

Manila, Dec. 19-Capt. John Watson. OF
the Eighth Cavalry. stationed at Jolo,
was killed. and Lieut.. Kinzie d. Ed
munds. of the same company. perhaps
fatally wounded last night by Jura-
mentado. a Moro outlaw. who sneaked
into camp while the men were asleep
and made the attack with a bolO.
The cries OF Edmunds awakened other
officers, who jumped from their beds and
caught Juramentado as he was about TO
make his escape. He put up a terrific
battle, swinging his bolO and attempting
to use A short knife he carried. but was
finally killed by Capt. Rush S. Wells.
The Washington herald., 1912-12-20
REPLY TO LoVETT.
Brief IL Submitted Relative to the
Southern Pacific Dissolution.

Attorney General wickersham yesterday
made reply to the statement Of Judge
Robert S. Lovett, president OF the board
af trustees Of the Hartman Railray sys-
tenn, in respect to the dissolution plans
OF the Union Pacific-Southern Pacific mer-
ger.
The reply took the form Of q brief, sub
mitted as a formal motion 70 the United
States Supreme Court, AZ to the form
Of mandate to be issued By the Supreme
Court directing a decree In the manner
If the dissolution of the merger.
The Attorney General contends that the
value OF the merged lines controlled by
Union Pacific should not be distributed
on q pro rata basis among the Stock
holders of Union Pacific The control
ling interest OF Southern PACING, he
claims, is held by the Oregon Short Line
Railroad. This in turn is controlled by
Union Pacific.
Briefs have been filed by the railroad
company, and, together with that Of the
Attorney General. are under considers
ton of the Supreme Court.
The Washington herald., 1912-12-20
PROPOSALS.

OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONERS OF THE
District Of Columbia. Washington. December H.
N2-Sealed proposals will be received at this Office
until O'Clock ?. m. JANUARY ;. 1913 for furnish
ing, delivering and erecting three 81 steel water
towers for use in the Water Department. this city.
Specifications and form Of proposal may be obtained
D0LPH. JOHN a. JOHNSTON WILLIAM v.
JUDsON, Commissioners, D. c. deis,s0,A'3,A
TREASURY DEPARTMENT. OFFICE OF THE
Supervising Architect Washington. ID. O., Deem
Der 2 1872 Sealed proposals will be received at this
oiiee until O'Clock p. m. the 18th DAY OF
DECEMBER, 1872 and then opened. Tor an in
accommodating telephone system for the SupeI-
Vising Architects Office Treasury Department, Wash
ington. d. C., in accordance with drawing and
Specification. copies Of which may be had at this
ONCE at the discretion Of the Supervising Architect
OSCAR wENDEROTH, Supervising Architect
delIBTlels1
The Washington herald., 1912-12-20
MRS. WHITE RESCUED"
husband Gets "TemperamentaI''
wife Out of Clock"

New York. Dec. 19.-Through an i'm
pulse" that sent an IS. o. S" call to her
husband, Walter c. White, OF the White
Sewing Machine Company, who is in
cleveland, the beautiful and tempera-
mental Mrs. Marion H. GiIhooly Lawrie
White, was relieved to-day from a most
embarrassing situation at the Hotel Plaza,
where she had room.
A firm of jewelers. had obtained a judg-
ment against Mrs. White for 1888, the
value of certain jewellery she had ordered
sent to her Cleveland home. deputy
sheriff yesterday attached most of Mrs
;. hite's personal property in her room at
the Plaza. To-day, however. Mr.. White
came to his wifes relief, and she left for
Cleveland on an early morning train.
The Washington herald., 1912-12-20
WIFE MUST PAY COSTS.
julia VI. Rnuscher Loses Divorce
Case Against Husband.

At the final hearing OF the Rauscher
divorce case on Wednesday before Jus
tice Barnard. OF the District Supreme
Court. the wife's suit was dismissed and
the costs, said to amount TO more than
$500 were taxed against her and in favor
of her defendant husband.
The plaintiff, Julia NJ. RausCher. for
merry Julia NJ. Miller, brought suit against
her husband. Rene c. Rauscher. in June,
1911. for an absolute divorce on statutory
grounds. naming a correspondent. The
wife's bill alleged that the couple were
married this city on June II, 1909. that
she left him for just cause on December
Il. 1879, and that the husband had COM
mitted an offence in March 1910, giving
her cause for divorce.
Considerable testimony was taken. both
in this city and in Boston. Mrs. RausCher
was originally represented by Attorney
W. E. Ambrose. who withdrew from the
case some time ago, and she was repre-
scented al the hearing by Attorney George
II. Macdonald. The husband was repre-
scented by ]. 5 Easby-Smith.
The Washington herald., 1912-12-20
WILSON TAKES
REFORM STEPS
Perfects Plans to Remedy Anti
trust Laws of New
Jersey.
DANIELS URGED FOR CABINET

Treton. N. J., Dec. 19.-Gov. Wilson took
Iwo important steps to-day toward put
ting into effect in New Jersey the reform
tailed for in the State platform.
First, he had a long conference with
Chancellor Edwin Walker and former
Judge Bennett Vansickel, whom he had
appointed as a committee to recommend
1 competent antitrust law, to take the
place Of the present inadequate statutes
which have earned for New Jersey the
tile of Mother OF Trusts"
Second, the Governor summoned be-
ore him and undertook to whip into
inc Leon S. Taylor. the youthful as
'emblyman from Monmouth County,
who was the caucus choice OF the
Smith-Nugent faction for speaker of
he house. Gov. Wilson said after this
Conference he believed Taylor would do
"the right thing" But despite the Gov
trnor's confidence, Taylor seemed any
hing but a tanned insurgent.
Nationally, the President-elect did
nothing except to receive from Senator
Lee Overman of North Carolina a petit
ton urging the appointment Of JOsephus
Daniels as Postmaster General. This pc
tition consists of resolutions adopted by
the North Carolina Press Association,
Democratic executive committee, Ma
tional electors. delegates to Baltimore,
and the signatures of Senators and 9TH
or distinguished men. Senator Over
man said to the correspondents he felt
confident Mr.. Daniels would be a member
of the Cabinet. but he added that he
based this opinion on statements made
by newspaper correspondents close to the
President-elect.
Mr. Daniels was one of the most ac-
tive members of the Democratic eXecu-
tive committee and one Of the hardest
workers in behalf Of the Democratic
ticket in the recent campaign. He is
Very close to the President-elect.
To Confer with Bryan.
The President-elect also made arrange
ments for an early conference with Will
lam J. Bryan. but he requested that the
time and place of the conference be held
in confidence so that there might be no
annoying Interruptions. Mr.. Bryan will
spend an afternoon with the President
elect.
An unexpected visitor was Henry NJ
Esterley, an attorney Of Portland, Ore,
who came. the Governor said, to nav a
visit of courtesy. Esterley. however, is
nursing a boom for Joseph Teal for Sec
rotary Of the Interior. Teal has been
A leader in the Oregon State movement
for conservation. irrigation, &C. His op-
ponent for the appointment is former
Judge VIII r. King. a member OF the
National Executive Committee, and close
friend Of the President-elect
Before leaving the Statehouse at 81
q clock, Gov. Wilson got a much needed |
hair cut.
Sam Gordon, his negro messenger
performed the operation behind a closed !
door. The Governors appearance was
immeasureably improved. Sam said |
his patient bore the ordeal like a martyr
and that he did not have to administer
Sas.
The Washington herald., 1912-12-20
Would Pension Mothers.

WiIkesbarre, Dec. I9.-Mayor John V.
Kosek to-day announced that he would
send a special message to council ask
ing for an appropriation to establish a
uension fund for mothers and aged and
INDECENT couples in this city. Mayor
Kosek saws II the plan proves a success
he will attempt to have it extended
throughout the State.
The Washington herald., 1912-12-20
BRINGS MANY RELICS.
Vale ArchaeoIoEIst Returns from
Long Stay in Peru.

New York. Dec. 19.-Prof Hiram
Bingham, archaeologlst at Yale, return
ed from Peru to-day. With him he
brought 100 human skulls, thirty human
skeletons eighteen bronze tablets and a
thrilling account of his experiences
The professor spent almost six months
cxCavating the prehistoric Inca city of
Machupicchu and collecting what re-
manned of folks who lived there some
5000 years ago.
He undertook to climb Mount Polioi
but his twelve mules deserted him at the
snow level-6O0O feet up-and stampeded
\ thousand feet higher his Indian guides
lost heart and descended the mountain
as he slept. He had been without food
for three days and had made prepare
lions to die when he was discovered by
an Indian boy, who FASTENED back to his
village and brought succor.
The Washington herald., 1912-12-20
DfspInce Hand Presses.

About 800 more Of the old hand presses
used for printing money in the Bureau Of
Engraving and Printing will be replaced
by motor-driven hand presses OF the type
recently installed by &. r. StiCkney.
Changes in the motors OF the new presses
have been made. and they are proving so
satisfactorily that Director J. E. Ralph
plans to have more installed.
The Washington herald., 1912-12-20
Alleges BInckmnII Plot.

Pittsburg. Dec. 19.-one of the most
Infamous Matchmaking plots that ever
was matched was the way Joseph c.
Trees, the Pittsburg millionaire and oil
operator, characterized reports from New
York to-day Of the sensational mystery
surrounding the death of Mrs. Emily
Dauees FaIIs
The Washington herald., 1912-12-20
Walter Sebastian Buried.

Funeral services for Walter Sebastian
were held from his late residence, 900
Twenty-third Street Northwest. yesterday
afternoon at o'clock. Rev. ]. c. Nichol-
son. Of Dumbarton NJ. f. Church, Off
ciating. Pallbearears were selected from
the Association of Oldest Inhabitants. Old
Guard. and the odd Fellows. lnterment
was in Arlington.
The Washington herald., 1912-12-20
HAVE SIMPLE WEDDING.
count du SaIIIant and Miss War
ren's NuptiaIs Set New Record.

New York, Dec. 19.-Setting a new
mark for transformations weddings, Count
Guy Louis Jules de Lasteyrie du Saillant,
iincal descendant OF the Marquis de
Lafayette and the Irish Earl Of Lyces-
ter, was married late to-day to Miss
Constance Whitney Warren. The cere-
mony was performed at the Fifth Ave-
nue. home OF the brides parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. George Henry Warren. by Mgr. La
VeIlc. St. Patrick's Cathedral
Although the event had the warrant
n great wealth and high social position
10 he most brilliant, it was one of the
simplest weddings on record in New
Works exclusive set. This was partly due
to the recent death of the brides aunt,
Mrs. Robert Goelet.
The Count and Countess left tonight
for the West. They will visit the Grand
Canyon, Pasadena. Santa Barbara and
other California towns. returning in time
to sail for Europe on the Mauretania, the
latter part Of January. They will make
their home in Paris.
The Washington herald., 1912-12-20
Girls Burn to Death,

Wilkesbarre, Pa. Dec. 1s.-Victoril and
Celia Myick, aged fourteen and sixteen,
died early to-day from burns sustained
in the explosion of a kerosene lamp. One
of the girls was a sonnambulist, and
while walking around the room in her
sleep upset a table on which the lamp
was burning.
The Washington herald., 1912-12-20
BANKRUPTCY NOTICE.

IN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE DISTRICT
Of Columbia. Bankruptcy, No SIS. Notice Is
hereby given that Gabriel Sherr. bankrupt has
filed his petition, praying for discharge from all
his debts In BANKRUPTCY and that his creditors and
other persons interested required TO enter their
appearance in opposition any desire. on or
before the TWENTY EIGHTH DAY OF JAN
UARY. 1918. T. s Mc,ALMONT, Referee in
Bankruptcy
The Washington herald., 1912-12-20
VIII Abandon Rifle Range,

The Marine Corps will abandon the
rife range at Stump Neck, Nd, as soon
as more sauitble site can be found.
The present one is in direct line OF fire
and within unpleasant range Of the naval
proving grounds at Indian Head. Big
guns and also big projectiles are fire.
quently tested at Indian Head.
The Washington herald., 1912-12-20
Mrs. Andrews Divorced.

Justice Barnard has granted an alb
solute divorce to Sarah Andrews from
Elwood Andrews, a maChinist in the
navy. They were married June IL. 1896.
Mrs Andrews is awarded by the decree
the lump sum of $1,000 in lieu of ali
mOny.
The Washington herald., 1912-12-20
Allan Ryan Improved.

New York. Dec. Sat the General
Hospital it was said to-day that Allan
A. Ryan. eldest son of Thomas F. Ryan,
who was operated on yesterday for an
intestinal abscess. showed improvement,
although he would be laid up for several
weekk
The Washington herald., 1912-12-20
Modern.
From JudRe,

From Judge.
Wiseman-Modernity rules. I see one
OF the Kings engaged against the
Turks went to the war in an automo-
bile.
Ironicus-Yes. Yet to get results all
he had to do was to touch the high
speed and shut his eyes.
The Washington herald., 1912-12-20
For a DIsord.red stomach

thing in the world. 1t Is prescribed by
physicians everywhere and for sale by
all druggists
The Washington herald., 1912-12-20

John w EntwistIe's funeral took place
at O'Clock this afternoon from the resi-
dence Of his aunt, Mrs. Margaret c. Leef.
1906 King Street. Services were conducted
by Rev. W. F. Watson, pastor OF the First
Baptist Church. Burial was made in
Union Cemetery.
The Washington herald., 1912-12-20
Observation-Disclosures
For a Merry Christmas

Here offered timely suggestions that will help make your
venien Shop and avoid the rush that will inevitably follow
be less convenient
The Washington herald., 1912-12-20

The public schools OF this city, together
with the private schools. will close to-
morrow afternoon for the Christmas holi
days The public schools will not reopen
until January next.
The Washington herald., 1912-12-20
0nIy4 More
'ShoppingDays
Until Xmas
Gift Books at SOC.

bA SSSnS oG WV
Published to sell at SIS.
Emerald and Ermine.
Cradle of the Rose.
Snow White.
Keystone OF Empire.
All by the author OF Martyrdom OF
an Empress.
Heart Of Hyacinth and Tsma, by
Onota Watana.
Gift Books at Csc.
Publishers price. N25.
Wurthering Heights, by Emily
Bronte.
Wee Wrinkle and Snow Ball, by
Gabrielle +. Jackson.
Wee Wrinkles at the Mountains, by
Gabrielle +. Jackson
Coffee and Repartee. and the Idiot,
by John kendriCk Bangs
Ten to Seventeen, by Josephine
Daskam Bacon.
Phases. Mazes and Crazes of Love
knocks-witty. wise and -
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-07-23
RefrigeratOrs and Ice Boxes.
Laurie Hardware Co., 3O9 Mills St
breaches IN PICTURE THEATER
AND ILLUSTRATES HIS SERMONS

Sweetwater, Tex, July 23.-Rev. W.
c. Wright, pastor of the Christian
church, is giving the people of Sweet
water new wrinkle in preaching He
delivered two sermons which were illus
trated with stereopticOn slides and
moving pictures of Bible scenes.
G. /. Wallace, owner of the Dream
land" theater, rendered the use of his
theater, and offered to put on the illus
trations free of charge, provided Mr..
Wright would preach every Sunday aft
ernOOn in the Dreamland. Mr.. Wright
at once arranged to preach a series Of
illustrated sermons.
At the first of the series the Dream
land was filled at p. m. and at night
many were turned away from the
Christian church, while dozens stood
outside and peeped through the win
dows.
He says: "The picture show is here,
and here to stay. It is a good thing if
used in the right way. I propose to
take it away from the devil and use it
to the glory of God. 1t can be made a
great factor in teaching and preaching
if the preachers will just have sense
enough to use it
Mr.. Wright, assisted by Mr.. Wallace.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-07-23
MRS. BUTLER TALKS
OF HUMANE SOCIETIES
Tells How Greater Efficien-
cy Can Be Obtained
bV SOcetIeS

Mrs. Olive Hall-ButIer, general sec
rotary Of the State Humane society Of
Texas, talked at considerable length
on the work of the society and the
methods employed in Increasing the ef-
ficiency of the work, at the meeting Of
the local society Monday night in the
chamber Of commerce building. The
meeting was a special one, called as
courtesy to Mrs Butler, who is stopping
in Ell Paso for a short while on her
way to the Pacific coast Mrs. Butler
is the wife of the editor Of the San
Antonio Express and has been en-
gagged in humane society work for
number of years. Among the points
commented upon in her talk was the
necessity Of keeping the humane So
ciety work separate from the charity
work, the humane sOcities being essen
tally law enforcing corporations or,
as they have sometimes been called,
subordinate governmental agencies.
The anti-cruelty work, being entirely
separate from charity or relief work,
should stand by itself This is a point
that Mrs. Butler says has often been
confused.
Following Mrs. Buffers talk, the re-
mainder Of the evening was spent in
discussing local questions concerning
the work. Mrs. Butler gave accounts
of how the work is conducted by the
state association and in other cities.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-07-23
TO VOTE ON ROAD
BONDS ON AUG. Il
Election Also VIII Be Called
on Bonds For San
ElizariO Canal.

On August p the question Of voting
S150,000 worth of bonds for the pur-
pose Of building a road from Fabens
to Fort Quitman, a point marking the
limit OF the eastern county line, Will
be submitted to the voters of the eoun-
". This was formally decided at a
meeting Of the county commissioners
held Tuesday morning at 10 o'clock.
The petition requesting the commits
siOners TO call this election was pre-
scented to the court some time ago, but
on account OF some technical objection
suggested by judge A. S. J. Eylar, the
matter was postponed until an amended
petition could be brought before the
commissioners. This was done Tuesday
morning, and the order for the election
followed.
Notices Of the election will be posted
according to the law governing such
cases by the county clerk. The petition,
when presented for the first time, had
428 signers, representing Is percent of
the taxpayers of the county The
amended petition was signed by the
original signers.
Tuesday, the time for the entering
of protests against the election for the
issuance OF $4,000 worth of bonds for
the purpose Of building a main canal
lateral bitches and otherwise improv.
ing the property of San Elizario island
expired There were no protests. H. G.
Myles, one Of the signers of the petition
asking for the election. was on hand
Tuesday morning. and was assured by
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-07-23
LOWER VALLEY IS
LAND OF PLENTY
Peaches, Plums and Canta-
loupes in Abundance;
Good Rainfall.

Ysleta. Tex, July 23.-The lower
valley at this season is a veritable land
of plenty. Plums, peaches and apples
are ripe. Watermelons and the world
famous valley cantaloupeo are on the
market, and wagonloads of vegetables
of all kinds are sent in daily from the
truck gardens.
The lower valley had a hard rain
Sunday evening and all vegetation is
looking green and fresh.
Lieut. Robinson's ankle has improved
so that he is able to walk, with the
aid Of cane.
Lieut.. Wall, who was transferred
from the cavalry TO the infantry, has
retransferred to the cavalry, and was
much gratified in being assigned to his
old regiment, the first. He has gone
to Boise. where his troop is stationed.
The road leading from the county
road to the railway station is being
maeadamized. This will be a great
benefit to Ysleta citizens, as this road
which leads by the new Protestant
church, is almost impossible during the
rainy season.
DR.. and Mrs. Thayer motored to FL
Pase to meet Mrs. Thayer's sister, Mrs.
F. c. Duekworth, and their small daugh-
ter, of Kansas City. They will be
guests at the Thayer home for several
weeks.
Lieut.. Wall and Earl L. Num- enter
tanned a party of friends at breakfast
at Valley Inn on the morning of Lieut.
Wallis departure for Boise. One of the
dishes served was scrambled ostrich
egg. The cog was given to the young
gentlemen by Mr.. Kemp, manager Of
the ostrich farm. One egg was suffi-
Gent to serve II people. Those who
were present at the breakfast were:
Maj. and Mrs. George Moore, Capt. and
Mrs. John Miller. Lieut.. Robinson, A. /.
Peterman, W. d. Lansden and Miss
Florence Hughes.
Lieut.. D. o. Byars, of Fabens, spent
the week end with friends at Valley
Inn
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-07-23

Judge Eylar that the election would be
called. The election in this instance
viii take place on August %, the re-
quirement for the 80 days of posting
the notices being complied with.
The bill of Z. H. Bond for work done
on the Allamore road was approved and
ordered paid.
Jesus Olguin was placed on the pauper
list for 81 a month.
After the short session Tuesday
morning the commissioners were taken
to SocoTro in an automobile by persons
living in that section who want the
to build roads there.