Telegram-herald., 1890-10-12

when. lie w4s stFick- JUSTICE Miller
en-, about a.s5 p m. He Was on
the west side Of Thomas circle,
within sight OF his residence.
l4ls Massach nsetts avenue 5ehn
WoodfoFd, his servant wao was stand
ing in The doorway of the house. saw
the Justice approaching and Was startled
AZ seeing him suddenly raise his hand
70 his heart, then reel snd fsll on the car
tracks, which he VAS crossing al The
time.
Woodfor fastened 10 the spot and
found the Justice speeehless ard ap-
parently in a stupor. lie az once Sc
cured a coupe from the neighboring
hack stand, and. With assistance, placed
he suffering man in IL and had him
borne 10 his room. Dr.. Cook, who re-
sides in the neigh hborhood, aud DR..
Lincoln. who fortunately vas passing
az the time. were soon IN attendance az
the bedside. They found that the
whole left side OF the Justice was par
alyzed. bat be was still able 70 recog-
nize those about him.
The chances are greatly against his
recovery. His mind, which had been
clear during the afternoon. became
somewhat elouded toward night and
his general condition is now such as 10
alarm his family and friends.
Shortly before IL o'clock he dropped into
a deep slumber. but his breathing was
labored. DR.. Lincoln said just as he
was Leaving the house about midnight;
= o. D. h.
change has not been for the better.
The cerebral hencrrhage has been so
extensive that Il Is doubtful whether it
can be stopped. II 1t can be bis life
may be prolonged for time But men
OF mis- age rarely II ever rally from such
an attack.
At 1:So o'clock p m. Justice Miller
was gradually sinking, and it is now
believed that his death is only ques-
tion OF few hours. He is still uncOn-
scious, and his respiration has become
short and dificult. DR.. Lincoln says he
is in dying condition, and may pass
away at any moment
[Tho eldest Justice upon the Supreme Bench
in point OF service is Samuel T. Miller. He
was appointed by Lincoln In 1902. lie succeed
cd Peter V. Daniel OF Virginia who was on the
bench from Is4i 10 1880 lie ranks next 10
Chief Justice on account Of his seniority
of service. He possesses positive
judicial genius. He is man OF
most positive character. with great power Of
vigorous expression. IN every way he may be
classed as one OF the best men OF tie Scnch-
Er. Miller never sought he place to which be
was appointed. Twenty seven OF the thirty-six
Senators in Congress IN 1859 and 100 Repre-
sfr-.- IT, ~ int J<4
was confirmed without reference 70 a commit
tee. He was born in kentucky. HIS mother
was a native OF kentucky. His fathes was
Pennsylvanis German. He removed 10 lows in
1850 and was the leader O. tae bar OF that Stale
when hd was appointed 70 the bench. Judge
Miller has been identified with some Of the
most important decisions ever made
by the Supreme Court He first gained
National reputation IN decisions made
in suits brought from the West 10
enforce the payment Of bends given by muni.
cipal corporations In aid OF toe construction Of
railroads. He led the minority Of the court al
that time which denied the Legality OF these
bonds. His view. however. has since prevailed
in all OF the leading courts of the country. In
this he de9lred himself against the railroads
encroachments, and has boea n steady oppo
nent ever since OF corporation influences
Another noted decision Of his was IN the case
Of Lot VS. Hinton 18th Waliacc). Ia This
he held that the constitution ioreids each
State from imposing taxes discriminating
against the products Of sister States IN favor
OF SIS own. He has also declared himself in
favor OF the right OF Congress 10 assume tho
control aud regulation OF al railroad irafnc
VIXEN 10 exceeds the bounds Of single State.
The most important decision Of Jucge ALL
ler's career was In thc slaughter house cases.
They had been twice argued in the court
and the decision had ecen withheld for
q year Mr.. Miller held that while the
constitutional amendments secured hb-
erty, suffrage and equality of civil and
political rights 70 tbs African race and
placed the protection Of these rights, and
others belonging TO citizsas of the United
states. under the control OF Congress. the right
Of the States IN regard 70 the control Of domos-
tic and internal legislation remained unim.
paired otherwise than as ABOVE expressed ne
Wallsco, c6l II was the line Of argument In
the decision which led to the declaration Of the
aiiy Of the civil rights Bill
As.Rssination in 2iissis.if a.
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