The Washington herald., 1912-01-25

promptly. We ala this to encourage him,
and try and effect q cure. We have no
prisoners at Staunton. and give all our
inmates the maximum amount Of liberty
n their mental condition JuEtines H. In
Mr. hixey's case the wisdom OF our
course has been shown by his splendid
Improvement He has no more privileges
tnan other patients in the same mental
condition"
Attorney Jeffries, one Of Rixey's 'attor-
neys. asked the witness II in his opinion
hixey would continue TO improve II sent
70 Marion. The witness was unable to
state definitely.
DR.. De Jarnette said only the founda-
ton for the building at Marion has been
erected He added that II the legislature
made an appropriation at this session
work should be completed a year hence.
opening arguments on behalf Of the State
Tor Rixey's transfer were made by Wal
Ter s. Foster and he was followed by
Attorney James r. Cation for Rixey. At
the afternoon session Attorney ]. S. JEFF
tries, OF Norfolk, Va. made an exhaustive
address against sending Rixey TO Marion.
and John s. Barbour. OF Fairfax Court
House, also attacked the constitutionality
OF the statute. Closing arguments for
the State were made by Commonwealth's
Attorney s. g. Brent.
Rlxey came to Alexandria early this
morning. In court he was met by his
two sons and relatives. The indicted
banker looked in splendid condition and
showed that he has greatly improved
since he last came to Alexandria. Rixey,
however. kept his head bowed down dur
Ing the arguments and scarcely raised II.
although at times he appeared to mani
Test considerable interest in the proceed
ings.
In the Corporation Court this afternoon,
after arguments had been completed in
the Rixey case, Attorney John s. JEFF
fries, OF Norfolk. Va, representing Lewis
Hoon the indicted secretary and general
manager of the defunct Mercantile Rail-
way Building and Loan Association.
made motion TO quash the indictments
pending against Hoofr on the ground that
each count charges several distinct Of
lenses under the statute. This was over
ruled by the court, as was also a de-
murrer made by the attorney TO the
courts ruling. A jury from Lynchburg,
Va, viii sit on his case. Thirty tales
men, from which a jury will be selected,
Will be summoned tomorrow by Serg
r. II. Cox, who will leave for Lynch
burg for that purpose.
tribute to President Taft's efforts on
behalf OF peace during his administra-
ton was paid by Rev. Charles Warren
Currier. of the Catholic Indian Bureau,
Washington, at the close OF his address
tonight on South America, delivered at
ST. Mary's Hall, under the auspices OF
Fitzgerald Council, knights Of Columbus,
the occasion being ladies' night celebra-
ton.
The speaker said he hoped that the
Presidents successor would do as much
as he had TO preserve peace.
Father Currier painted a vivid word
picture OF the habits and customs OF the
people of tine South American republics.
His description OF the scenery Of parts
OF South America proved realistic. espe-
cially a description Of a trip up the
Andes Mountains.
In addition TO the lecture. there was q
musical and literary programme given,
which was participated in by talent from
this city and Washington. the latter be-
ing a part OF st. Paul's Catholic Church
choir. under the direction OF Prof. Win