River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1893-02-09
HOWELL f. JACKSON.

brought to the attention of Mr.. Harri-
son. however, TO recommend Judge
jackson. Only "Wednesday Mr.. Justice
Brown of the supreme court called al
the white house and urged Judge Jack
sons selection.
Before Justice Brown came to the
supreme court he was on the district
bench in Detroit, and his district was a
part of the circuit over which Judge
jackson had jurisdiction. Although
opponents in politics the two Judges
were warm admirers of each other.
Tx. Solicitor General Taft also had
much to do with the selection. When
he Was recently appointed to the court
of appeals his duties took him to Cincin'
natl, which is part of Judge Jackson's
bailiwick. Another personal factor oil
strength forJudge jackson was the
friendship of the marshal of his court,
who happened to be brother of Presi.
dent Harrison. Mr.. Carter Harrison has
been here for the last week as a CUES;
of the president at the white house.
1t is natural that the marshal of Judge
Jackson's court should have fully in.
formed his presidential brother of the
good features of the appointee.
A question has arisen as to the con.
frmation of Judge Jackson. The sen.
ate has distinct republican m ajority
which may not be inclined to accept
Mr.. Harrison's nomination of a demo-
cratic supreme court justice. Indeed,
this feeling is already being expressed
by senators, and dispatches are being
sent to leading republican organs Sc.
verely rejecting on the lack of party
Judgment by the president.
II is stated that Mr.. Jackson has
made fine circuit judge, and that no
doubt is entertained as to his making a
good justice. The appointment was a
great surprise to the Tennessee delega-
tion in the house. The two republican
members felt sore over the selection of
democrat and states right man.
but when asked as to Mr.. Jackson's
personal fitness conceded that his char
acter and abilities were all that could
be desired.
The nomination came rs n great SUR
prise on the senate side and was re.
ceived while the senate was IN execu.
tive session. There will be no com.
ment made on the floor, but the re-
publicans gathered about and discussed
it. With the exception of few who
think the president should have APP
pointed a republican the nomination
was well received
NASHVILLE, Tenn, Feb. 4. Judge
Howell +. jackson is at home and is
holding court in Nashville. Soon after
IL. l..
city he was seen. and said he would
accept the appointment if confirmed.
He further said he had no information
from President Harrison that he would
tender him the appointment Judge
jackson has been the recipient of con-
CALCULATIONS from citizens. irrespective
of party. since the information reached
the city.
Howell Edmunds Jackson was born in Paris.
Tenn, April g. 1872 He received classical ed,
ucation, graduating from the West Tennessee
college in the summer OF lSis He afterward
took d two years crutse in law at the famous
law school of the University Of Virginia; he
then read law under his kinsmen. Judge A. w.
o. Totten and Judge Milton Brown In 1855 he
entered the Lebanon law school, graduated the
following year 1856 and was admitted 10 prac-
tce ut the bar OF jackson in the same year.
Inree years iatef ne removed 10 memphis anu
engaged there in the practice OF his profession.
He served twice as judge by appointment on
the supreme bench of the state and was
quite prominent candidate before
the nominating convention for supreme judge.
He returned to jackson in 1879, and was elected
10 tile Tennessee house of representatives as a
state credit democrat in 1881 The same year
he was elected to the United States senate 10
succeed James +. Bailey tdemocrau. and took
his seat March T. 1881. In 1898 be was nomi-
mated By President Cleveland and instantly
confirmed as United States Judge for the Sixth
judicial circuit in place OF Judge John Baxter,
deceased. The circuit comprises the states Of
Tennessee, Ohio, Michigan and Kentucky. Mr..
jackson was Endorsed for the position by the
entire Tennessee delegation with the exception
of Senator Harris. who was Mr.. Jacksons po-
litical opponent