The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-06-16
THE CHIEF JUSTICE HERE.
Judge Jackson, Of West Virginia, and Not
Judge Hughes.
THEY WILL ALL WEAR BLACK GOWNS.
she United States Circuit Court of Appeals to
be Organized To-day-Detaiis for the
Reception This Evening.

Yesterday afternoon Wbcn tne 400 ""'''
arrived at the union depot from Washington
Chief-Justice Melville W. Fuller, Judge }. j.
jackson and United States District Attorney
George C. Sturgss of West Virginia, alghted.
The depot was deserted and TIMES reporter
alone was there 10 welcome the distinguished
party. The Chief Justice,asked for carriage
and was piloted through the depot by the re-
porter. and the party drove TO the Exchange
Hotel where the Chief Justice was assigned
10 bedroom No 80 and parlor No 100
After entering the conveyance Justice Fuller
removed his hat. wiped his brow and asked
the reporter about how much higher the
thermometer could possible go. On the ride
10 the hotel few places of interest were
pointed out 10 the Chief Justice, and some OF
them he recalled. as he visited Richmond
few years ago while en- route TO the South.
After reaching the hotel the party retired TO
their respective rooms and few minutes
later entered the diDing-room, where dinner
had been reserved for them.
THE oHIEF JUSTICE.
Chief Justice Fuller is trife below the
average height and is slender. weighing prob
ably about lao pounds. His iron gray nous
tache and hair do not give him an appearance
of age. for his splendid complexion. bright
eyes and exceedingly genial manner would
suggest man even younger than he really is.
His voice is pleasantly modulated, his
gestures easy and graceful. and his face de-
notes assuredly the mental power and pro-
found learning which he possesses.
While the party were at dinner Dr.. J. i. NJ
Curry called 10 pay his respects. and enter
ing the dining-room joined the gentlemen,
and remained with them until the repast was
finished. Dr. Curry extended an invitation
TO drive IN the afternoon, and at $3.50 the party
left the hotel and visited all the points of in
terest in and adjacent TO the city. hon. VIII
liam Writ Henry also called during the
afternoon and was received by the Chief
Justice in his private parlOr.
The Chief Justice said he came here solely
to assist in the organization of the new Cir
cut Court of Appeals, and had nothing of
interest outside of that matter for publication.
lie said. however, that he bad just returned
from Chicago where the preparations for the
Worlds Fair were progressing nicely.
NO POLITICS.
When asked about politics he replied: II
know nothing about 1t. You know a Judge
never knows anything of politics unless he is
running, and fortunately justices Of the
Supreme Court do not have 10 run"
Crcuit-Judge Hugh j.. Bond arrived last
evening and joined his colleagues al tho Ex-
change. During the evening a number Of
prominent citizens called. among whom were
Iegh H. Page, Judge Fl. II. Marshall. James
Lyons, 1T. George Ben. Johnston and Judge
Robert ". Hughes.
Several applicants for the positions Of mar
sbal and clerk of the new court were Oh hand
yesterday. Mr.. Morgan Treat Of West Point,
filet vOluminous document made up OF let
ters and testimonials Tor the position of mar
shall Chief-Justice Miller took the papers
and stated that they would receive considorq-
ton but added. There are now about 25C0
applicant, for the place. The marshal and
clerk are appointed 10y the court, and the sal
airy OF the marshal Is $1,000 per annum. and
that Of Gle Is 1900 Both of these OF CO.
Will probably be filled tomorrow although It
II possible that the appointments may be tenn
pOrary ones
THE NEW COURT
As the President has not yet appointed the
additional circuit Judge prov .ded for in q
act Of Congress creating this court. the coult
TO-DAY Will be organized bv Cbef-.lu-tice
Melville W. Fuller Circuit-Judge Hugh l..
Bond, and Dlstrict-Judge d. J. Jackson. Of
West Virginia. owing TO the closeness Of this
court TO that OF the United states Supreme
Court all OF the judges Will appear in the Gus
tOmary black gowns as worn by the justices of
the Supreme bench.
he law provides that this court shall be
held annually in the city of Richmond and
in such other places in the circuit a. the CONT
may from time 10 time designate. The court
Will be organized this morning at ii o'clock
IN the United States courtroom at the Gus
tom-house
THE RECEPTION.
The meeting held yesterday morning at the
Westmoreland Club OF the committee on en-
tertainment and reception was largely at
tended. ana ali OF the details of the reception
were fully arranged.
The supper will be under the personal SUI
perUsion Of +. j. Burke, the well known ca
terer. The floral decorations will be con
Quoted by Mr. w. A. Hammond and the mn
sic Will be directed by Professor stein. Nit
teldOrfer has been engaged TO provide colored
lanterns, which will ddmaterially 10 the deco
ratlOns.
The first three floors Of the club will be do
voted 10 the reception except three rooms on
the third moor, which will be reserved for the
ladies' clOak-rOOm. The gentlemens dress
ing-room will be on the fourth floor.
The invitations are beautifully engraved and
were delivered % the committee last evening
when they We're Immediately sent out. With
each invitation there Is a card which must be
presented by the recipient at the door This
card admits also one lady and is not transfer
able
The invitations indicate the hours from 10
IL o ciOck as those for the reception and the
guests may come and be presented at any time
during these hours. The ladies and cent sznen
composing the reception committee will meet
al O'Clock and Will at once be presented TO
the Chief Justice. and at 915 will proceed TO
the pariors where the reception will begin.
Inc committee on entertainment and recep-
ton. composed of MessIs. MunfOrd PAGE
McGulre, Pegram, and Pickere and the com
mlttee on invitations, consisting of Messrs
Caske. Christian Henry. Stiles, and BRYAN.
VIII meet this morning at $40 o'clock at the
oihce OF Mr.. James Caskie, president of the
association, and proceed in a body to the
Exchange Hotel to pay their respects TO
Chlet-Justce Fuller.
The arrangements for this reception are
very, complete. and doubtless the occasion
VIII be one OF unusual pleasure
The Chief Justices
The supreme Court of the United States
Is one OF the three great coordinate branches
OF our Government. and In certain respects il
Is more powerful than either the executive
or legislative branch No other nation has
Its like. Both France and Germany ar
proxlmate our Federal judiciary but in It's
character and functions our court remains
unique
The first Supreme Court consisted of six
Justlces-the Chief. John Jay, and five Asso-
cate justices. At the first meeting of the
court IN this city, William Gushing. OF Massa-
cchusetts; John Blair, OF Virginia. and James
wilson, OF Pennsylvania were the only Asso. !
cate justices present The other Justices
VINO were not present we're James lredeu az |
North Carolina, and John Rutledge. of south |
Carolina At first the number of Associate |
justices were only five. " 1907 it was in. |
creased 10 six by the appointment of Thomas
IOuQ; IN 1887 the QpDOlutruenfs NJ Tob, -