Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-11-07
COURT HOUSE.

Chief Justice Covington had his first
experience this week in examining ap-
plicants for citizenship. To test their
appreciation of the oath of allegiance.
the chief justice inquired of the an
plicants what flag they would follow in
the event that this country became in
volved in war with their mother coun-
try. Sure, 'twould be the Stars and
Stripes. your honor" responded a stur-
dy 1rishman. The other applicants took
the cue from Mike and assured the
court they would fight for the United
States in case of war
Election day was partial holiday at
the city hall. The Court of Appeals
held no session, although neither of the
justices went home to vote. A number
of the lawyers wished an opportunity
to exercise the right of suffrage, and
the court declared recess for the day.
Three of the justices of the District Su-
preme Court cast ballots and adjourned
their courts. Chief Justice Covington
went to Easton, Md, and voted for his
successor as representative from the
first district. Justice Mccoy voted at
East Orange, n. ]. Justice Gould cast
his ballot at Silver Spring, Md. The
other two justices decided not to leave
the city for the election.
David Rothschild was reported not
to be found by United States Marshal
Splain in a report to the Probate Court
on a summons issued this week. Mr.
Rothschild's appearance was sought by
a widow whose husbands estate was
being administered by him. A similar
return has been made up to this time
by the police, who are looking for the
absent attorney to answer two indlct-
ments pending against him. Lawyer
Rothschild left Washington September
8, and has not since been heard from.
Miss Ina Stalee, for eight years prl-
waite secretary of Justice Job Barnard
until his retirement last June, was
married this week to James b. Early
Her marriage license was decorated by
Clerk Knoll with an elaborate red ohl-
F! cial seal.
The advent of the two new private
| secretaries for Chief Justice Covinston
| and Associate Justice Mccoy has in
creased the female contingent at city
! hall. Miss Bowdle and Miss Rogers
have formed with Miss MARROW of the
| marshal's office and Mrs. Wayland OF
the Office of the clerk of the court a
| luncheon party and daily at the noon
| hour they assemble at the room re-
| served for female witnesses to have
| lunch AS this room was not considered
| by the marshal to be sufficiently prl-
| waite q screen has been provided and
| they have improvised a private dining
room Just outside the entrance to the
/ witness room. A drop leaf table has
| also been furnished and quite a coy
| little lunchroom appears each day at
| noontine. only TO fade away after the
luncheon is over.
| Harvey Barnard, a nephew of Justice
| Barnard, and who was formerly en-
| ployed at the court as an examiner OF
| titles, paid a visit to the city hall dur
| ing the week. Mr.. Barnard is now en-
| gagged with one of the large steel con-
| Germs of Pennsylvania.
| Frank Sebring, clerk of the Police
! Court, was among the witnesses of the
/ induction into office of United States
| Attorney Laskey at the city hall. u
| told you l would be here, John" he
said, as he shook hands with the new
| official and extended his congratula-
| tions.
| Sydney Il. Mudd's election to Congress
| to represent the fifth Maryland district
| was welcome news to his many friends
| at city hall Mr.. Mudd served for sew
| attorney.
! Frank w. Smith, clerk of Circuit
| Court No. !. is rapidly convalescing at
| his home In the Prince Karl from a Sc
1 we're attack of illness. He Is expected
] to return to work shortly.