Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1883-08-20
Death Of Judge Black.

THE DISTINGUISHED JURIsT AND STATESMAN PASSES
QUIETLY AwAY-A SKETCH OF HIS CAREER.
Judge jeremiah 8. Black died at his residence
"Bracke," near York, Pa, at ten minutes past
two O'Clock yesterday morning, in his seventy
fourth year. The direct cause of his death was
tax@mia, poisonous condition OF the blood caused
by absorption OF retained urinary constituents
prior to the f1nal operation. He was conscious tt
within a few moments of his death, and passed
away without struggle. Mrs. Judge Black
Lieutenant Governor and Mrs Black, Mr.. Henry
A. B. FarQuhar and DR.. Meisenhelder were Will
him at the time OF his death.
HIS DYING PRAYER.
Shortly before Judge Black died he said to his
wife: "How can fear TO cross the dark river
when my Father waits for me on the other shore?'
and added: "Would were as comfortable abou,
all leave behind unfinished in this world, ,
and then breathed the following earnes,
merciful Heavenly Father, from T whom O71
had my being, and in whom have ever trusted, II
II ae Tny Will Grant that my end and
my God, bless and comfort thee, my Mary"
The news of Judge Blacks death, while not un.
expected, was shock to the community where
he had lived SO long, and appropriate reference
was made to the deceased in the pulpits OF York.
His funeral will take place on Tuesday. and Rev.
Frederick Power; the pastor Of the Vermont Ave.
Officiate.
BRIEF SKETCH OF HIS LIFE.
Judge Black was born in the Glades, Somerset
county, Pa, on the 10th OF January, 1870 He was
therefore In the 74th year OF his age at the time
OF his death. He was admitted to the bar in 1880
and While following his profession took an active
part In the stormy politics Of those days, when
the name of jackson was the rallying cry OF
democratic politicians, and Judge Black was a
democrat throughout the whole OF his life OF the
Sturdiest Jefferson and JackSonan type. In 1912
ne the Sa Of the i1 s
elected judge OF the supreme court OF his state
and chosen chief justice. being reelected to the
same high position in 1854. On March 5, 1857, the
day after Mr.. Buchanan took his seat as President
he appointed Judge Black Attorney General OF
the United States. and three years later, during
our civil war, he held the portfolio of Secretary OF
state. continuing In that position until President
Buchanan's term OF Office expired, on the 4th OF
member OF the Pennsylvania constitutional con-
yention on the democratic ticket of delegates at
large.
ments. he did not take an active part In politics
AS writer on political topics and as q controver.
sialist he has been kept before the public in late
son, concerning the patriotism of Secretary Stan.
ton; his replies to Mr. Ingersoll, In which he
proved himself stout champion OF Christianity and
MS !etterS on pOhtlcal subjects show the pen Of
ready and powerful writer. His practice was con.
fined chiefly to the Supreme Court, and his was
FAMILIAR FIGURE
In the streets OF Washington. He was about i've
Ieet cIcVeu lnCutS III QclgnG, WIN shaggy gray
eyebrows that in repose gave his features stern
ness OF expression, which quickly melted away in
the humorous twinkle of his eyes He was Of
ruddy, healthy complexion, strong bodily frame
and erect carriage. In lS68 while going to Gal
weston. Texas, In company with some other law.
yers and Justice Swayne, to argue railroad case
wood car that had slipped from its place on the
siding Of a Kentucky railroad bumped against the
side Of the passing car, in which his right hand
was lying on an open window. 1t was very Sc
verely injured, but the arm was saved from ampu
tatiOn at the expense OF its future usefulness
When he was told that he would never use that
arm his characteristic reply was: "Then I'll never
enter the prize ring" For o time, owing to this
disability. he Travelled with colored body
but he grew Impatient at such dependence; he
'Wouldn't De dependent on any Fellow to shave
ano write, so In few weeks, by persistent efforts
and will-power. he learned TO shave himself with
his left hand and to write clear. beautiful back
hand. his autographs now being out In two en-
tirely distinct chirOgraphies
PUBLIC BUILDINGS IN MOURNING FOR THE DECEASED
A telegram was received at the Department o
State yesterday morning announcing the death o1
Judge Black. and the flag on the building was a,
once placed at half.mast The building was
draped In mourning to-day In honor OF his mem
0ry. A circular was prepared to-day and sent t.
the various diplomatic and consular omcers direct
ing ITEM to place the nags on the buildings al
half.mQSt for thirty dava