Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-10-10
IN HIS NEW ROLE,
Mr.. Justice Shiras Takes His Place on the
Supreme Bench,

Many friends of the new justice Of the United
States Supreme Court. Geo. Shiras, jr., OF Pitts
burg. were present this morning when the court
assembled for its October term to witness his
induction into Office.
The ceremony, though very simple and
formal seems to have new life and interest
for those about the court every time it Is per-
formed.
They naturally desired also to form an opin-
ion with reference to the new addition to the
Supreme Court social circle. In addition to
these spectators the bar contained many law
yers and practitioners before the court, who at
tended in honor of the new Justice
The court reassembled at II o clock promptly
Chief Justice Fuller at that hour leading the
procession of justices into the court room. All
of the justices were present. The rear of the
procession was brought up by Mr. Shiras
attired in his new robe Of Office, and Justice
Strong, retired, who stopped at the clerks desk
while the justices took their accustomed seats
on the bench.
The chamber presented a bright, cheerful
appearance. 1t had been refurbished during
the recess Of the court and new
carpets and upholsterings of a bright
red replaced the old. Among the
spectators were the wife and son of the new
associate justice and several other ladies Of the
court families. Within the bar sat Attorney
General Miller, Solicitor General Aldrich, AS
sistant Attorney General Parker J. B. Hender-
son, ex-Representative Hopkins and DR.. Hodge,
president of the Western University Of Penn
syvana.
The installation began in the robing room of
the court where. in the presence of the justices
and a few attendants. Chief Justice Fuller ad-
ministered to Mr.. Shiras the oath required by
the constitution to be taken by all officers of the
government
As soon as the court had been formally
opened by the crier, Chief Justice Fuller ad
dressing himself to the members Of the bar
present, said:
at gives me pleasure to announce to the
members of the bar that since the adjournment
OF the court the existing vacancy has been filed
by the appointment OF Mr.. George Shiras, jr.,
Of Pennsylvania. Mr.. Shiras is present and
prepared to take the oath"
By direction of the Chief Justice Mr. McKen-
ney, clerk of the court, then read the COM
mission and administered the oath of Office.
The judicial oath had been written in manu-
script and the new justice read therefrom in
low but clear voice as follows:
81. George Shiras, j., do solemnly swear that
1 will administer justice without respect
TO persons, and do equal right to
poor and rich. and that I will
faithfully and impartinlly discharge and
perform all the duties incumbent on me as
associate Justice of the Supreme Court OF the
United States according to the best Of my
ability and understanding. agreeably TO the
Constitution and laws of the United States
He then kissed the small morocco COW
cred bible rendered him by Mr.. McKn-
ney, and Immediately afterward
escorted by Marshal Wright to his chair
on the end of the bench to the left of
Justice Brewer, members of the court and spec
tators rising to welcome him. He made an old
fashioned rather low bow to his ne W associates
and then took his seat on the bench Justice
Brewer greeting him with a shake Of the hand.
THE NEW JUSTICE.
The new justice is tall and rather spare. In
height he almost equals Justices Harlan
and Gray, the largest men on the
bench but in breadth he cannot
compare with these giants in physique.
He has well-shaped, but rather small head,
crowned with full suit of dark hair Just be-
ginning to turn gray. He wears clOse-cropped
gray side whiskers that do not in the least hide
u view of his strong chin and firm, closely
drawn mouth.
After the admission Of a few attorneys to
practice before the court Chief Juftice Fuller
announced an adjournment until tomorrow,
when business will begin. At 1 o'clock the
justices called at the White House and formally
paid their respects to the Chief Magistrate.
Tomorrow motions will be entered and the
hearing Of argument Ill the Chicago lake front
cases begun.
The new robe worn by Justice Shiras today
was of unusually fine silk and was presented
N him nv ladies' of Allnuhaoy coupty Do