Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-04-21

UNDER THE coURr-A TAX WITH THE CHIEF
JUSTICE.
Chief Justice Alvey Of the District Court Of
Appeals was in the city today and was in con-
sultation with Judge Martin r. Morris, one
of his associates, at the latters office. from n
O'Clock this morning until this afternoon
The consultation was on matters connected
with the organization of the new court
To STAR reporter Chief Justice Alvey
stated after the consultation that the matter Of
the organization Of the court had been In.
formally discussed by Judge Morris and himself.
but that until after the arrival Of their
associate, Judge Shepherd OF Te,As,
nothing could or would be done
Judge Alvey explained that Judge
shephoard had, in response to an inquiry from
him been requested 90 be here next week. and
the week.
Both Chief Justice Alvey and Judge Morris
said that they expected the court would
be formally organized on Monday. the
LIST OF May. although thew said that
the members ofthe court would probably qualify
before that time. Before whom they would
quarry they we're undecided The chief justice
stated that although there were but four posi-
tons TO be filed BY the court-clerk, ASSISTANT
to the clerk. crier and messenger we're
almost overwhelmed by applications.
The most important position to be filed"
explained Chief Justice Alvey, ''is that OF
clerk. The ONCE requires the appointment OF
an efficient, well-versed man, one who
Possesses practical knowledge Of law and Of
the duties OF the ofice. Such a man IL will be
our earnest desire TO appoint and such a man
we will appoint There will be no ceremony
upon the organization Of the court beyond
the swearing in Of the clerk and other
officers. Some time will necessarily be con-
sumed by the court in formulating tie rules
OF practice before the admission q attorneys,
and such other duties, and il will
therefore be some time before the court
is in perfect running order. But" re-
marked the chief justice emphatically,
I'VE realize the great amount OF labor before
us. and we propose to lose no time in getting 10
work"
Chief Justice Alvey expressed his great ap-
probation of tLe kindly manner in which his APP
l,,..-tnent ;Iad been received here and in Mary
landand said that he hoped TO perform his duties
TO the entire satisfaction of the people. He
stated that be would have for his
home in Hagerstown this evening. returning
whenever hfs presence might be needed here.
For the present at least he would continue
to make his home in Maryland. although he Of
course -pected to later make Washington his
perman mt home
MARYLAND LAWYERS BID HIM FAREWELL
Chief Judge Alvey yesterday severed his con-
nection with the court OF appeals Of Mary
Iand. and SO the legal lights of Anne Arundel
and Baltimore city went to Annapolis yester-
day to test their love for him.
The exercises were begun BY Attorney
General John p. Poe. He spoke OF the high
Judicial attachments Of the chief justice, saying
that the gain of the District of Columbia would
be the loss Of the state Of Maryland. He ex-
pressed the most cordial good will and con-
fdence in his success in his new field of Judicial
sr.1, and %k.% h..
c..Jy.
Mr.. John V. L. Findlay hnmorously reminded
Judge Alvey that he was going TO a capital OF
much fashionable life. and warned him against
late hours. Washington u very dangerous
place. Balls, parties, dinners, afternoon teas
would present a strong attraction 60 draw him
aside. and il might happen that before long he
might become the leader of the four hundred.
lLaughter.l With the privilege OF an old
friend. about 70 say goodbye. he would suggest
that he don his old dressing gown, and IN the
quietude of his Office apply himself to the study
OF law. Laughter Mr.. findlay, in eloquent
terms. then spoke of the great legal attainments
of the distinguished judge. HIS remarks were
received with great favor. in which the judge
shared, being IN their humorous application
Just the antIthesis of Judge Ayey's character,
he beng one OF the most domestic Of men and
hardest kind OF students of the law.
Mr. Bernard Carriers remarks were very
brief. He made one beautiful smile. He said
that II one rIOD1 unOtr tlt great dome OF 81.
Paul's in London he would see monuments
erected to the heroes OF war. to poets. 10 sculp-
tors and frontiers but when YOU ca me to the
tomb of Sir Christopher Wren you would see
it: "If You ask for my monument look
around" Tins was TO the architect of the
building. So it Was with Judge Alvey. IL yoa
wanted TO know what he had done for the law
look within the reports, not around YOU
Col Charles Marshall paid . high compli-
ment to the court of appeals, saying that all
lawyers had the highest confidence in il. No
matter how heated the feeling no one had for a
moment impugned the motives of this court.
In bringing about this happy state of affairs
no one had been more instrumental than the
judge who was about to leave.
Mr.. Arthur W. Mschen said that the people
ought to be willing TO sacrifice to the
good of the whole country and to give to
it the benefit Of the great judicial abilities
OF the chief justice, winch they had enjoyed so
long.
E. Otis Hinkley, esq. added this tribute TO
the eminent qualities of the chief justice.
regretting his great loss to the state OF
Maryland.
JUDGE ALvEY's REPLY.
Judge Alvey then arose and said: 81 can
hardly find appropriate words TO express my
deep feeling Of gratitude for this manifestation
Of kindness and regard on the part of the bar
Of this court A severance Of long-continued
and kindly relations between the court and the
bar would naturally awaken feelings Of regret,
but when attended with such kind, approving
exp rsssions have been made on this occs-
sio n in regard TO my judicial services. rem
dered in the position that l en- about 70 reslgn,
they affect me most sensibly. Whatever may
have been able TO sccomp liah here in my judi
cial capacity - colaborer with my brother
judges has been due ths members Of the bar;
indeed. . judge may be ever % willing and able
to work, yet without the aid Of q learned and
able bar his work will be but imperfectly per-
formed IL has been in the past and 10 still
the good fortune Of this court 70 have an
able and leaned bar, and for the
good Of the court and the state I hope the high
character Of the bar may for all time be main
tanned, for upon that depends in . large degree
the character Of the court In leaving the
court shall not In the least abate my interest
In its success, nor shall to feel the great
interest have ever felt in every thing that per-
tains 10 the welfare Of the state and its people,
aud in retiring from the bench nothing could
be more gratifying TO me than the knovledgs
that retire with the respect and good viii Of
the bar. For the many evidences Of friendship
and esteem that have bssn shovr me in view
OF my retiring from the bench Of The state,
through the press and BY other conimunics-
tons. i must express my sincere appreciation
and thanks, and TO you, gentlemen Of the bar,
for your kindness and friendly oondderatton,
must beg that you win accept my most sincere
and grateful acknowledgment"