The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-03-24


journey should be curtaied or interfered
with by his slight indisposition. II is said
by his physician that this was the only
severe illness the chief Justice ever had in
his life, except that of two years ago,
when he suffered some time from cry
sipclas in his face and hands.
DIR. +. A. Gardner who was called in
consultation last evening, said today that
he found the patient suffering from Group
GUS pneumonia in his right lung. He was
very i'll, but he did not regard his case as
hopeless by any means. In croupous pneu-
monia, the doctor explained, there is al
ways well defined crisis. In about five
days after the patient is taken that crisis
comes, the fever subsidies, and very often
at this point the heart, although hitherto
free from organic disease, suddenly fails TO
perform its functions and the patient is
dead. II cannot be foreseen and cannot
be anticipated In the treatment. Had his
heart not failed at this crisis, the chief Jus
tice in all probability would have rccov-
cred from the attack OF pneumonia.
No arrangements for the funeral can be
made until the wishes of Mrs Waite are
known. II is the intention OF the men,
bers Of the family 10 have the intcrment
take place at Toledo, the old residence Of
the chief justice, unless Mrs. Waite should
signify different desire. In case the in
termcnt takes place there ii is probable
that the remains will leave here on
Wednesday or Thursday next for Ohio,
the purpose being TO have Mrs. Waite
meet the funeral train at Toledo on her
return from California Mrs. Waite left
for California early in the month. The
chief justice leaves widow, two sons,
Edward Il Waite, lawyer, OF Toledo,
and G. G. Waite OF Cincinnati, president
OF the Cincinnati, Hamilton 4 Dayton
railroad, and daughter, Miss Mary +.
Waite.
ANNOUNCED TO THE COURT.
Associate Justice Miller, the senior mem.
Der Of the court, after leaving the resi-
dence Of the late chief justice, sent invi-
tations TO his fellow members 10 meet him
at the consultation-room Of the court,
where they all assembled at IL O'Clock,
remaining closeied together until noon
The Acknowledgement and the leading
members of the bar were present in the
courtroom when the court assembled, and
the seats outside the rail were filed with
spectators. The chair Of the chief justice
was simply draped with Grape, but in no
other respect did the appearance OF the
chamber give any indication OF the mourn
ful nature Of the occasion. When the
court entered the chamber the marshal
announced: "The honorable associate JUS
tice Of the supreme court" varying the
usual formula by the omission of the title
Of the deceased. When the court and the
assemblage were seated, Justice Miller. in
broken voice, said at is my painful
Il IL.
that its honored chief justice departed this
life this morning at $50 o'clock. This is
not the occasion 10 make any extended
observations on the subject which will be
done in due time. The court will adjourn
until ~ o'clock on Monday, April g"
Thcrenpon the court and tho asscmblagc
retired.
TIE courts SORROW.
The sudden death OF the chief Justice
was sad blow 10 the members Of the
court, by all OF whom he was regarded with
a warmth Of affection that was constantly
increased with years. The even temper,
genial and sunny disposition Of the dead
chief Justice had given him place in the
hearts Of his associates only equaled
by the respect In which they held his abil-
tiles aud learning as lawyer and presiding
officer Of the highest tribunal in the coun-
try. The justices were so deeply moved
by the announcement Of the death OF their
colleague that they asked 10 be excused
from making any statements with respect
TO the high estimation In which they held
him.
Justice Miller, TO whom the other Jus.
lices referred the reporters OF the Asso-
ciated press, was reluctant 10 speak at this
time for publication, but finally said;
Chief Justice Waite was dearly loved by
all the court, and they had the highest
estimate OF his ability aud fitness as q pre-
siding officer. They were all warmly de-
voted 10 him. lie died in the midst Of his
duty. One Of the ablest opinions he ever
dealt with was that in the telephone cases
Monday. Immediately aiierward he went
home and went 10 bed never 10 get out
Of It,"
TIM PRECEDENT INFORMED.
The President was informed Of the death
Of the chief justice by Col Lamont. The
latter was ct his residence preparing 20 30
10 the White House when messenger ar
rived with a note from Mr.. &. g. Waite,
saying that his father died this morning
and requesting him 10 notify the Prcsi.
dent. lie also received a letter from DR..
Ruth, of the navy, giving him the same In
formation and adding a few details NJ 10
the cause OF death Col Lamont proceed
cd at once 10 the White House, and found
the President IN the library opening his
mail. Tho President was very much
shocked at the intelligence. He was aware
that the chief justice had been In bad
health for some time, but he was not pre-
pared 10 hear oi his death.
Quite mn intimancy had sprung up be.
tween the two officials since the presi.
dents term began, aud the latter has often
been heard 10 express himself In terms Of
the highest praise Of the chief justices
character and ability. The President ai
once wrote letter 10 Mr. Waite express.
ing bis deep sympathy for her In her sud
den bereavement, which he said was not
only personal loss 10 himself but n great
loss 10 the public service.
OFFICIAL NOTICE.
The following official notice OF the death
OF Chief Justice Waite wm issued by the
department Of State at 2l5 o'clock pm:
| wanusoroS. March %. isse
To the People Of the United States
The painful duty deyolyes on tho Presi
dent W announce the death, At an early hour
this morning AT his residence In this city
Of Morrison X. Waite, chief justice OF the
United States, which exalted position he
had filed since March 4, 1874, with honol
10 himself and high usefulness 10 hil
country.
In testimony Of respect 10 the memory
OF the honored dead Il Il ordered that IN,
executive Offices in Washington be CLOSED
on tho day ot his funeral, and be drapcC