The morning call., 1891-10-06

fession and occupation. There was also a
fair representation of ladies' most of whom
are allied by blood or marriage to the new
Judge
At IL o'clock Judges Ross, Hawley and
Morrow entered the courtroom. The latter
took his position among the audience, while
Judges Ross and Hawley ascended to the
bench. As Is cnsto nary at such a moment.
when Federal Judges enter on auspicious oc-
casiOnS, the audience arose and remained
standing until tile Judges had seated them
selves. The oath was formally administered
by Judge Hawley, who pTefaced with the
reading of MOrrow's commission. Congratu-
lations from the bench were then in order,
and at their termination Judge Morrow was
invited to take the central seat on the bench, i,
the one occupied by the Presiding Judge.
James L. Boyd read memorial presented
by the Bar Association regarding the death
of Ogden Hoffman.
William Barber made few remarks about
the deceased Judges life, an rela ted the
story of their youth, how he had studied
law next door to the law office of Ogden
father. and knew both sire and son we'll.
DR.. Taylor read q telegram from Justice
Field sent in reply to request that he
contribute something for the day in memory
of the last Judge. He replied that if he were
present he would tell how good he had been,
how learned in Mexican and American land
laws and how just and upright he had been.
Judge Mo rrow then made few apprOpri-
ate remarks and adjourned the court until
IL o'clock this morning.
There were present in the courtroom
many prominent persons, among whom
were: Judge q. z. Evans, John I. Cutting,
Charles Page, s. G. Hllburn, District At
torney Garter, Dr. Taylor Fred Stratton.
Charles Shurtleff, DR.: McNutt T. c. Van
Benson, Raphael WE'LL, Charles Weller,
Charles H. Hyde, Bret Morrow, Eugene f.
Bert, Milton Andres, James A. Waymire,
Judge Maymire, Henry Reed, Ii. A. Thomp-
son, Z. J. Pringle, w. q. Witter. A. P. Van
Duzer, t. j. Bergen. Morris NJ. Estee, W.
Timothy Guy Phelps. State Senator FELTON,,
T. d. Riordan, Naval Officer Danforth,
Clerk Frank Monckton of the Circuit Court.
Collector John c. Quinn, j. 2. jackson, DR..
Julius l.. Hatch.
Among the ladies and their escorts
were: Judge Dibble and ladies. Mrs. Nor
row and daughter, Mrs. Bert Morrow, Mrs.
Zook and Miss Helen Walker.
Judge Morrow's commission was on ex-
hibition yesterday in the District Clerk 5
Office. 1t reads Us follows:
BENJAMIN HARRISON,
President of the United States of America.
To all who shall see these presents, greeting:
Know ye that, reposing special trust and conf
denee in the wisdom, uprightness and learning OF
William W. Morrow OF California. l do ap-
pUiHt Dlil y ultcu otatcS DistliCt uuuec lVi tHc
Northern District OF California lvtce Ogden
Hoffman, deceased and do authorize and EN-
power him to execute and fulfill the dulles of
that Office. according to The Constitution and
laws OF the said United States. and 10 have and 10
hold the said office, with all the powers, priv
ileges and enoluments TO the same of right ap-
pertaining. unto hun, the said William w. Nor
row. until The end Of the next session OF the SEN
ale of the United States and no Iouger, subject
10 tue conditions aud provisions prescribed by
law.
In testimony whereof l have caused
(c., these letters 10 be made patent aud the
| 'e"i' seal Of the Department Of Justice TO be
~ hereunto affixed. Given under my
hand at the CITY OF Washington the 18Th day OF
September 1891, and OF The Independence ol
ibe United States Of America one hundred anG
sixteenth
By the President, BENJAMIN HARRISON.
w. Ii. MILLER, Attorney General.