New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-01-25
JUSTICE LAMAR'S DEATH.
SORROW AT THE NATIONAL CAPITAL
THE SUPREME COURT AND BOTH HOUSES OF
CoSGREss ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
FOR THE FUNERAL.

Washington Jan o4-When the United states SUI
ureme Court met as usual at noon today n chair
between those OF Justices Gray and Brown heavily
draped in mourning told the story that between the
adjournment Of the court yesterday evening ana us
reassembng there had passed away one OF It's mem
tcrs The death of Justice Lamar was not startling
to his associates for they had realized when he lett
this city for the South that I'm all probability he wouo
not resume his seat the bench yet IL was uneN-
pected and n shOc, TO hcm for the last news 'h's
had had from him to the elect tat ne WIS
improving.
The bar and the audience quarters OF the court
were filed when the justices filed In to ther places
and the court was opened Chief Justice Fuiier an
nounccd Justice Lamar's death IN few worus' says
1t again becomes my melancholy duty 10 aiho"n'e
the death OF member OF this court MI 'uSu'c
Lamar died at Macon. Ga. last evening NJ 90 minutes
past 8. No business will be transacted. Inc e'"''
will adjourn until Monday next"
The court cIicr ut once declared he co"'' ~,
journed. The justices, with few cXcepuohs' VIII
attend the funernl OF Mr.. Lamar. Marshal "HEnt
has telegrnphed to Macon Gu. TO ascertain wneh u
where the funeral services will take place, anu VIII
make arrangements for the members OF the cou'' W.
attend Justice Field, who Is In feeble hea'h anu
perhaps OF the other Justices VIII rc"'''"
here but n minority OF the court will make the Trip
JnstIce Lamar has daughter living in Rockville, MO-
married to n cousin, also named Lamar, VINO VIII
probably 60 with the members OF the cohr'. Two
nephews Of tAe late Justice also lived here
Wen, the news OF the death OF Justice Lamar was
conveyed to the President he sent message oil sy"'
pa,hy by telegraph to Mrs. Lamar
Secretary Noble today Issued the following ordof
announcing the death OF Justice Lamar:
Department of the Interior
washnqton D. C., Ja1. "a, 1Sc3.
It becomes my painful duty to announce "e ia' w
Yesterday at Vlncvlle, Macon, ia, oil Luciu' y -
Lamar secretary OF the Interior from March o. 1881 U
1850 no
,o,.,. Iu.tlce Of the supreme Court Of the United
States -
IL belongs To others with whom he server ID Oohsos'
on the bench other relations In private ana ohca
life TO speak Of his merits. IL IL win pleasure la'
testimony is here borne to his valuable iaDos J." .".
Department which faithfully performed win "a'
cIeaness OF apprehension. sensc OF justice ara g'ou -
Of he. rt for which he distinguished
In token OF appreciation Of his services ana respect
for his memory Department Will be diaped In mourn
ing for twenty DAYS OH ind lom this date the nag
carried at and the Depalt mcnt closed on inc
day Of his funeral. JOHN W. Non'
vicc-Presldcnt Morton laid before the Senate tNiS
morning the following communication just received
by him:
Supreme Court OF the United States,
Washngto1 jan. %, 1919.
The viccPiesident: ], becomes my painful duty 70
Inform the Viccresldcnt and the Senate OF Tue oa'n
OF Mr.. Justice Lamar, which occurred at ~ as n's"'
nc Macon ia. MELVILLE w. FULLER,
Chief Justice United states.
Mr. Walthal md said:
"Mr. President That the death OF the great man
Just announced great IN every scnse-is p"oi'.
calamity will be agreed by all men 81 all SHADES oi
opinion throughout the country which he served 50
WE'LL Eut, Mr.. President. IL Is In Mississippi th;"
thi, affection will be most keenly and severely feit
He WAS the pride OF the State. to whose name he
brought so much OF credit during his long career OF
usefulness and honor In public positions of the greatest
re- possibility and trust. He was the IDOL of the
people OF his state. They admired him for his many
gifts and for his conceded power Tl,ey were CRATE
iul to him for services which, they believe ana |
believe 10 other man could have rendered as he
did and when he did. And they loved him and
trusted him for that high OF honor that sublime
courage that fidelity when slgnalized his private and
his public lfr.
ION this occasion. Mr.. President, may not speak
ut length Of his public services; but may be per-
mltted behalf OF Mississippi ana OF all her people
thank the senate In advance for the action which
I know Is soon to be taken by udlourniEg In respect
to his memory"
Mr.. Gordon said Mr. PRESIDENT This Is not the
occasion for any extended remarks In reference to
the distinguished dead but do feel impcllcd TO say
that Georgia sympathixes especially With her sister
state, Missls sppi, In the deep sense OF the loss
which we have sustained. Judge Lamar's life began
in Georgia and his distinguished ancestry make
part q her history Around his name In early man
hood clustered the hopes Of her people. They
have naturally followed his career with the deep In
terest which would attach to career so ilisrious
so brilliant exceptionally beneficial TO his country
As mother wceps. so Gecrgin weeps at the death OF
this great man. IL was my fortune to know him and
TO love him. II was the fortune OF Georgia TO have
given to this Union the man who has just passed
away, with an immortal glory around his name and
with the blessings of all his countrynen. from every
section forever 10 follow lin.
Mr. Wilson said Mr. President: In view OF the
just made to the Senate. and out OF
proper respect TO the memory Of the deceased judge,
move that the senate do now adjourn
The motion agreed to- and the senate at II ;I5
The speaker laid before the House communication
from the thefJusticc OF the United states supreme
court announcing the death OF Associate Justice
Lamar.
Mr.. Allen rose and said I'VE have heard with
me most distinguished men this country has produced
n this generatlon-a citizen of my own state, a dis
lngushcd member OF the senate, and distinguished
Cabinet Onlccr, and when h. died member OF the |
respect 10 him whom all who knew him loved well |
md admired so much, move that this House do
low adjourn
The motion was unanimously agreed to. nni the |
ouse accordingly. at IL 30 O'Clock, adjourned
Speculation Is already actvs over the succession ON
be- chosen Is not considered much MS the question |
iii The vacamey or leave the matter op"m for
resident Clevelnds action. IL is certain In view OF
lomnatlon Of Mr.. McComas to be Judge OF the Court
II the District OF Columbia, that nomination by |
resident Harrison wcud BE- an,ngonlzed to the eni
Il the session and defeated II possible. 1t can BE-
aid that he has come to no determination upon tho |
" % ne" e decide sSe @ make nor dS
Probabilities are that member OF the United states
Judiciary within Justice Lamars old circuit will BE-
IGNORED by the appointment. This circuit embrace
ne states OF Alabama, Florida. Georgia. Louisiana,
Mississippi and Texas.
ALEXANDER SULLIVAN MAKES A SUGGEsTION |
Chicago JAM o4.-At an Informal conference OF
'hcago lawyers today, at which the question Of fill