The sun., 1888-05-01

Senator Cullom said: Il have known MI.
Fuller for twenty years or more. He is q
scholar and is possessed of more than ordinary
literary attainments regard him as an ex-
celent lawyer. and am sure he will make an
excellent Chief Justice"
1t is stated that Senators Culom and Farwell
have assured tho President that they will vote
for the confirmation of Mr. Fuller.
Mr. Townshend Of Illinois, warm friend Of
Mr. Fuller and who urged his appointment.
says that Mr.. Fuller is one of the ablest lawyers
and most accomplished gentlemen in the
United States. He is popular with all who
know him. His private and public life Is free
from any stain whatever. He has been life.
long Democrat. Mr.. Townshend thinks that
the President has made as good selection as
the country affords and that Mr.. Fuller will
friends ~ : -
Commerce Commission, said the appointment
was most excellent one He telegraphed Mr..
Fuller his cong,atulations
vile W: Fuller as, Chief. Justice is regarded
here with pnb9unded satis[acIton by the lead
with some friends at the lrouuois Club when
found by an Ass2eiated Press @ reporter He had
was overcome ut the announcement that for
some moments no could utter nothing moro
ed that he be not pressed for an extended in
terview saying that he was not in condition to
Talk on the subject, as tne nomination nau
come SO unexpectedly. He. however, said that
he would not decline the nomination.
Melville Weston Fuller isa slim. wiry-lookine
man. rather below the middle height. He has
silver-glay hair ana a drooping gray NOUS
ceptionally good looking. His face is fresh and
unwrinklcd, his 90 years Notwithstanding He
Focay M u % OF the the best known
in the Northwest. Asa politician he command
sSPs'F e. Fe Of in whsh
city Melville was born on n, Feb; II. 1889. His
Weston. He attended school at Augusta, and
graduated at Bowdoin in the class Of 1853. One
Ct his clMHfsma,eS W was E. + Phelps the United
George NJ. Weston; at Bangor. He also attend:
University. In 1856 he was admitted to the bar.
and at once began tho practice Of his profess
City Council, and also for time filled the Office
of City, Attorney. These were the only offices
he also eded paper caed hs 4ge as
hft61ppsd only two or three NJ years in Apgnsta
ing nosed abroad with much vehemence, and
MI. Fuller decided to move to that city. His
talents We're speedily recognized, and In a very
active, interest in politics identifying himself
elected 9 member, q the State Constitutional
By the ae 5 n1 Bs ds% te
Legislature from q strongly Republican dis
% Hsse' 81 & ths S! isS sna
1880, He would have been again elected In
1884 but for the machinations.o OF the notorious
IN in order as he he's said. IONA to make % the reformsrs %
sick" Very soon, thereafter Mackin got five
Mr.. FuiIers name is Identified with many
character is The width and scope Of his knowi-
Sdge. There seems to be no subject that can
Mr.. Fuller is moi thoroughly, posted. A striking
ilustratioE OF this occurred d,!riag The trial of
hnsp Hhshsp ES%sR s PefSsS
| I. Cheney, then rector OF Christ Protestant
Episcopal Church in Chicago, was arraiened boz
The prosecution wa, conducted bys. Corning
Judd then and 7l the M Gsaneeor Fass Of the
way. an appointee Of President Cleveland. being
defended by Mr.. Fuller, and during the course
of that remarkable, e,cccsiastica trial Mr.. Full
ecclesiastical law and precedent that was a
wonder to the Church and The legal profession.
CATION held 10 hm notwithsanding, Ia and i'd he Is
head Of tho same, church ,stiilI,now known as
OF bishop in tho new denomination
Mr.. Fuller MAS warm and intimate friend
of stephen A. Douglas and in 1850 was chosen
dress Of welcome on the occasion Of the great
Douglas r,eeeption in that city, That address
uNtS III HlSllfS IA u pccuIIdTly pTlllalI anu
scholarly production.
Mr. Fuller was married twice. each time to
lady OF considerable wealth and standing His
first wife was Caiista Q. Reynolds, His present
wife is daughter Of the distinguished banker,
William \, Coolbaugh who ended his over
burdened life on the steps OF tho Douglas monu-
ment Mr., Fuller has house full OF children.
They are all girls, aud he has eight Of them.
Mr., Fuller is !; most forcible speaker He has
occasionally taken part IN political campaigns.
| shrill and gh-rilched when addressing large
assembldgcs, but he il a wonderfully effective
| speaker when addressing court or jury He
stands easily. leaning a little 10 one side. and
In 4 Slow. conversational way with an easy
| and graceful gesture. he reasons with the Jury.
| His methods are the reverse of bullyragging.
He is always, quiet and gentlemanly; whateysf
| the proyocation to be otherwise. He 10 noted
| for his uncompromising integrity as well 10
fer his devotion 70 the interests Of his sIsntss