The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-09-26

felt on account Of his Illness Drs. Dunca
and Charlton were called to at
tend him, and pronounced hi
sickness typho-malarial fever. Last Thur,
day his symptoms became alarming
Saturday morning his coalition was con
sidered critical and yesterday morning
was seen there was no hope for his recovery
The disease had taken its worst turn and IL
hammation Of the bowels and peritonltis ha,
set in. rendering his case hopeless. II
sank gradually until six minutes TO l o'clock
when he died. Though very feeble be wa
conscious almost up to the time Of his death
wandering somewhat in his mind toward
the last.
His family was around him when he died,
his aged father, his devoted wife, her father
and mother. Col. and Mrs. Olmstead, and
his brothers and sisters. His death was a
great blow to them, a fact which they fully
realized.
The funeral will take place this afternoon
at 4 o'clock from the Independent Presby-
terrain church, Of which Judge Adams was
member. The members Of the bar Will
meet at the court house this morning. TO
take suitable action upOH his death, and the
members in the city and as many Of the
absent ones as can arrive BY that time will
attend the funeral IN a body.
a MAN OF GREAT ABILITY.
Judge Adams was no ordinary man. as
all who are familiar with his career we'll
know. Though his life was marked by no
stirring events aud by none OF those occur
ences which call into play all the good and
evil Of human nature, be yet made a deep
impress upon the people of his native
city and state aud all with whom he
came in contact, that stamped him upon
their minds as one destined for great things
His singularly clear and logical mind fitted
him peculiarly for the profession OF the
law aud enabled him at once 60 take his
stand in the highest ranks OF the profession.
AS Judge OF the eastern judicial circuit of
the superior court Of Georgia he earned for
himself the title of 1.-THE upright iudze u a
fearless expounder of the law. Though
upon the bench but seven years he earnad
for himself a lasting reputation as a iurist.
his decisions we're so clear and forclble and
his enforcement of the law SO direct and
uhswervinR that he became the admiration
OF all good citizens and the terror of evil
doors.
HIS EARLY LIFE
Judge Adams was born in Savannah Fab
70. 1859. He spent his entire life here. with
the exception Of the time be was a student
at college. tie was educated in Savannah
up TO the time Of entering the University of
Georgia, from which he graduated in IS0o
lie read law after leaving college under
MAJ. Thomas f. Lloyd, one of the most dis
ungulshed lawyers Of his day. After leav-
ing Maj. Lloyd's office the young attorney
began the practice of law independently ?.
de continued by himself until the fall OF
1910, when he entered into a partnership
with his brother, under the firm name az
A. P. & 3. B. Adams,
The firm continued until 1882. when If
was dissolved, and Mr.. S. B. Adams formed a
partnership with B. A. Denmark ESQ
under the firm name of Denmark & Adams
Judge Adams was straightforward elevated
to the judgsship. he was in his 3lst yea
when elected judge of the eastern judicia
circuit.
HIS RETREMENT FROM THE BENCH.
He remained upon the bench until 1889
serving two terms aud portion Of third
when he resigned to become a mem
Der Of the firm Of Denmark, Adam
q Adams. He devoted himself assiduousl,
to the practice OF law from the time b,
entered the firm up TO the time
OF his death. The firm, as i
well known, has handled its fuI
share oflegal business since its organiza
tioD.
Judge Adams has taken an impo,
tant part In many celebrated causes in th
courts OF Savannah and other sections O
the state and also 10 the United States court
OF late he chiefly devoted himself 70 tn
litigation in which the Central railroad ha
been involved, his firm being appointe,
associate counsel for the Central upon tn
appointment Of Mr.. Conner as receiver, ii,
devoted himself assiduously 30 this worh
and scored several important successes. His
associates In the litigation have lost a mos
valuable coadjutor.
IN THE LEGISLATURE
Judge Adams was elected member Of tn,
legislature In 1916 and served two terms
lie was one OF its most distinguished mem
pers, and with Hon. Henry G. Turner ant
other members be was appointed nv HI,
legislature to prosecute Goldsmith tn,
detaulting controller, who was imueaohed
before the Senate. Judge Adams rnede the
opening address for the prosecution and
took prominent part IN the impeachneut
ulai. he was several times prominently
mentioned as candidate for congress and
came Within three votes Of receiving tLe
Illumination "nen hon. Thomas " . Norwood
was nominated in 1884
When the vacancy occurred in tho IN
preme court Judgeship in 1889, to which
Judge 1. j. Simmons, the present incun,-
pent, was afterward appointed Iudge
Adams was prominently indorsed Tor tn
position, but did not seek it, having inst
entered into the partnership with tba firm
OF denmark, Adams & Adams. Had he
n uteu 1neIe Is no telling what important
ing soiilty was generally recognized.
HIS SURVIVING FAMILY.
Judge Adams married Miss Sallie Ohm
stead, daughter Of Col Charles II. dim
stea9, IN 1889. She survives him. with one
child, son 2 years Old. Besides his
brother, 5 3. Adams, Esq, he is survived
py his father and several brothers and
Judge Adams was member OF Ancient
Landmark Lodge No. 23I, Georgia Chapter
70. :, Royal Arch Masons, AID Palestine
O9mmiandery No. 7, Knights Templar
Which organization will probably attend
tle funeral. Before its disbandmeat severe
years ago he was captain of the johnson
Lignt Infantry, an old organization belong
aug 10 the ftrst Georgia Regiment.
1t Is said that Judge Adams first earned
ms reputation at the bar as an eloouent al.
Focate, later as an expounder of the la,.
anu aIter ward as a thorough law student !
SoInulnation OF abilities possessed by fe "
Iawyers His abilities as an orator wer,
well known. "0A
HIS LAST GREAT SPEECH.
ms last effort upon any public occasion
was at the annual dinner Of the Hihernis :
society at which senator Hill was present