The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-03-23
Kind Words From Friends.

WASHINGTON, March 22.-Justice Field,
who has known Justice Matthews
intimately. more so probably than
any other member Of the court, ex-
pressed 10 representative Of the Associ-
ated Press after court adjourned the senti-
ments OF himself and his associates upon
the death Of their brother justice. Said he:
"The members Of the supreme court deeply
deplore the death Of Justice Matthews.
They had become attached 10 him In an
unusual degree. They recognized his
great legal ability, but even more they ap.
preciated the warmth of his affectionate
nature. He was an industrious Judge and
his decisions exhibited wide research and
thorough culture. He was an able lawyer,
a wise Judge and q christian gentleman"
The death OF Justice Matthews was the
subject OF conversation among the senators
to-day, many Of whom had served with
him during his term In the senate
and on every hand words of
regret and eulogy were paid.
Senator Sherman said: "The death OF Mr..
Justice Matthews comes with q shock 10
me. He was man thoroughly lifted for
with Judicial mind OF the highest order.
IL is no dlsparagement TO his associates 10
say he was their equal in point of equity.
His love for Justice was intuitiye and his
decisions were mathematical dem0nstra-
trations. Most Of his friends c0ncede he
was not wise politician but no
one doubted his being great justice.
His death will be sincerely mourned by q
multitude Of friends, and his place will be
hard 10 ILL.,"
Senator Teller said: "Justice Matthews
appointment was an excellent one, and he
did not disappolnt his friends. He Was a
man OF commanding talent ! served with
him In the senate and became quite inti-
mate with him."
Senator Harris said: "I had known
Justice MATHEWS personally for many years
He was a man OF absolute purity and In
tegrity, and q lawyer OF great ability"
Mr.. Hoar said: There was some differ
ence OF opinion as 10 the expedlency OF
Justice Matthews appointment when he
went upon the bench. This was due 10 the
fear that his judicial decisions might be-
biased iD favor OF the great railroad inter.
ests which he had so largely represented
a. counsel. / never myself shared this
fear moment Judge Matthew'S has taken
| his place In the highest rank among the
magistrates who have sat upon the bench
Of the supreme court OF the United States
from the beginning OF the government II
IL has never occurred TO aDybody since bis
appointment 10 question his absolute i'm.
partially. Every intelligent man will now
agree that he was In bis rightful and ap.
propriate place In that tribunal 70 whose
arbitration all the interests OF the country
are submitted and which keeps the forces
OF the state and nation alike within thell
appointed bounds"
* large number OF messages OF con
dolencs were received during the after
noon, among them the following:
EXECUTIVE MANSION, WASHINGTON
March % Dear Mrs Matthews: 1 hay,
heard with the most profound regret OF IN,
death Of your most hOnored husband. Tn,
sense Of loss and bereavement which yov
feel will be shared by our people. | hay,
known Justice Matthews for many years
and had q very high appreciation OF hi
character and learning. That you may b,
comforted and sustained In this hour o