The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-07-29
THE JUDGE DEMURS.
Chief Justice Fuller is Not a
Candidate.
BRAND RECEPTION RENDERED.
The Seattle Bar and Citizens Generally
Render Cordial Homage to tho
Distinguished Jurist.


In the party were Chief Justice and Mrs Full
Ter, Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Wallace, OF Tacoma;
Mia Catherine Fuller and Miss Wallace, and
Judge J. J. McGlivra, Mr.. James Lsddy and Mr..
Joseph Shipper, the committee Of the Seattle
bar who went over 10 Tacoma to escort the party
70 this city.
At the dock as the boat landed the party was
met By the reception committee, consisting in
addition TO the gentlemen who went 70 Tacoma,
of Judge c. II. HEnford, Judge Roger S. Greene,
Hon. w. Lair Hill, Hon. J. d. Metcalfe. Judge
Humes, Judge Lchtsnberg. Mr. W. II. Thomp-
son and Mr.. Charles r. Fishpack, and the hospi-
tally of the city was ct once extended to the
distinguished guests.
carriage drove the party to the foot of the
Yesler avenue cable line, where the members
alightsd, and the chief justice was Immediately
surrounded by . large concourse. Over 100
members OF the bar and at least an equal num-
Der Of other prominent ladies and gentlemen
were introduced 10 the chief justice. who was
cordial and gracious 70 all.
He IL small in stature, but well-proportioned.
He has q noble, veil-shaped head, surmounted
by wavy hair as white az snow. His mastache
IL also white. His eyes are large aud blue in
color and have a kindly though merry
twinkle constantly peeping out of them. Mrs.
Fuller 10 q lady Of handsome form and fine
manner. She was dressed In a simple costume
Of thin gray material, and made a fine impress
sion by her courteous bearing.
81 am glad to met you" said the jurist, e. he
gave the PosT.lsrELIsEscEE reporter good
0ld-fashioned democratic handshake. 81 am
deeply tonched, continued he, Fat the expires
nions OF goodwill from your people. and the
cordial reception which they have rendered me
From the nature OF the greetings OF many / am
proud TO think that not only do they esteem the
high Office to which nave been called, but that
behind that there is some feeling for the man"
This II my first trip TO the real West Years
ago when came to Illinois from Maine the
people OF the older state thought that bad gone
20 the land o. the setting sun, but you here are
"four city Is a great one, and with its ad
vantageous position viii in time rank among
the great cite. Of the country Ny val. TO
not but bear In kindly remembrance the I'M
ostentatious hospitality OF your people"
Promptly at lis the fines. car of the line
rumbied up and Justice and Mrs. Fuller led the
Ipy, boarding the front seats. The balance Of
the party followed, and the car rapidly mounted
the Hill on Its way to the lake, aud soon the
cool breeze OF a Seattle afternoon was felt
Judge Fuller expressed genuine pleasure at
the ride. and the ladies of his party echoed his
sentiments with evident sincerity.
The members OF the party that accompanied
the justice to the lake were: Mr. and Mrs Hugh
Wallace, Tacoma; Miss Catherine Fuller, Wash
ington City; Miss Wallace. Tacoma; Senator w.
w. Dodge, Burlington, Ia; Judge and Mrs.
Thomas Burke, Judge Roger :. Greene, Judge J.
J. hcGiiyra, Hon. A. A. Denny, Hon. w. Lair
Hill, Hon. Eugene Semple, Mr.. and Mrs. d. H.
Gilman, Mr.. and Mrs. Charles y. Fishback, Mr..
and Mrs. Eben Smith, Mr. and Mrs. E. c.
Hughes, Mr.. aud Mrs. Joseph Shipper, Mr.. and
Mira w. II. Thompson, Mr. and Mrs. c. II. C
Rochester, Mr.. and Mrs. James Leddy, Mrs. J. A.
Robinson.
When the Yesler avenue terminus was reached
the party marched down tho walk TO where tho
&C. Calkins was tied, and as they passed down
the walk many expressions OF surprise and de-
Heb We hes ard M tba lava If he
grounds ut Leschi park.
On the lake the Caikins shot like an arrow
over the waters TO the hotel at East Seattle. The
guests here refreshed themselves, and after half
an hour spent In further introductions and So
cisl conversation the chief justice led Mrs
Thomas Burke into the banquet room followed
by the entire party aud all sat down to q
specially prepared luncheon.
The table was very prettiiy decorated, and q
charming and fragrant little boutounniere was
found at each cover. At the Close OF the lunch
con Mr.. w. II. Thompson arose and said:
Chief Justice OF the United states-s3r: The
members OF the bar of this city, despite the fact
that they had received information that you had
tnterdictec all speech making on this occasion,
have ielt unwilling that this reception should
qualification at your visit
Mr. James Ieddy, my friend and yours and
whose pranks are well known TO you, has sue
ceedcd In imposing the duty upon me 10 return
20 you the thanks OF the seattle bar, suggesting
a reason why should be chosen, shat not
much OF speech was required"
Despite your expressed desire that you should
not be called upon for q response, We are unwill-
ing that In that one respect you should be graft
ned You should remember that the Autocrat of
the breakfast Table, who was more poet than
autocrat, has said
"a few can touch the silver string
And noisy fame is proud to win them.
Alas for those who never sing
And die with all their music in them
kuowfnr the fosint af rnt,xlc r., .n~..tu.
with you, We feel compelled. like the wizard of
old, TO tap the rock that the clear stream nav
now. The laureate OF the mother land placed
upon the lips OF his sweetest heroine the expres.
sion, '.Our homes are little but our hearts are
great and We feel unwilling that you should
regard the crude aud imperfect reception which
we have been able TO give you upon the short
notice received as an exemplification of our re-
spect ana esteem for YOU and your household,
ana ana ,or that reason am compelled to intrude
thas oFsei address OF welcome upon you.
The sweet old hermit of Amesbury has said:
"NoSer than any fact,
Ny wish that failed OF act
Sweeter than any song,
Ny song that found no tongue"
with equal truth, IL with less effect. can say
IN behslf OF myself, OF that bar that am called
upon 90 represent and, indeed, OF the whole
people OF Seattle, cur regard aud esteem for YOU
and respect for you and yours Ia deeper than
words can say. Ia behalf OF the bar and citi-
sens of Seattle / bid You welcome once and
again. Thrice welcome TO Seattle.
ripple of applause greeted Mr.. Thompsons
remarks, and then the ehiei justice replied:
w. TAowpsoa, Lotics dad Gaaflensca. An old
squire 81 historical fame once said that he did
pot k1V0cste taking cut OF school. Nor do /.
bnt would DO lacking IN feeling did | fail 10
express, though even briefly, my sincere apnre.
eia,lon % The reception and the sincere greeting
OF the people do not intend to tell You about
the greatness of your city or your maenihcen,
opportunities but l do wish TO thank YOU with
si sincerity aud TO say that appreciate the
good Will net only OF you bar but OF the whole
people 81 large.
The party then aiiourned to the psrior. where
MIS- g. A. G. Rochester sang very prettiiy,
waiting. after which the steamer convened
the voysgers over the lake TO Madison street A
special car took the party TO the Rainier hotel
where Tho chief Justice aud his family took 4
rest from the hustle and adventures OF the day
In the evening from until IL o'clock Chief
justice and Mrs. Fuller and Miss Catherine
Fuller we're rendered an informal reception At
INC Chamber OF Commerce The entire front oi
TIE chamber was brilliantly illuminated with
Chinese lanterns, while in the double psrlor.
tne walls, windows and msntels were decorated
with flowers, ferns and clinglng vines
During the entire rece psion thrcngs of ali
classes OF citizens came forward and one after
another was courteously presented 10 the Jus
uee lie grasped each hand cordially and had
something appropriate for every person present
About II the guests were invited into The ban.
Qset bail, where 4 snmptuous Tepast was served
Al the close. sx-Astorney General J. 3. Netealfs
proposed g toast TO the guests OF the evening
which was honored standing. He then called
upon Chief Justice Fuller. who arose aud state,
briefly that be would not make 9 speech bui
thai he felt grateful for the kindness aud cor
disiity shown hira and those that were dear e
him.
MI Charles Y. Ffshhaek proposed a toast &c
"Fhe Power Behind the Throne" Mrs Fuller
and called upon Judge Burke to respond Tor the
lady.
Judge Burke said that Il would IN become him