The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1893-02-09

DrOuGnL 10 the 8CCenLlO0 OF mr.. d0fr1s
son, however. to recommend Judge
Jackson. Only Wednesday Mr.. Justice
Brown of the supreme court called at
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 q
part of the circuit over which Judge
Jackson had jurisdiction. Although
opponents in politics the two judges
were warm admirers Of each other.
Ex. 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 a part of Judge Jackson's
bailiwick. Another personal factor of
strength forJudge Jackson was the
friendship of the marshal of his court,
who happened to be a brother of Presi-
dent Harrison. Mr.. Carter Harrison has
been here for the last week as guest
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.
question has arisen as to the con-
frmation Of Judge jackson. The sen.
ute has distinct republican m aiority
which may not he inclined to accept
Mr.. Harrison's nomination of q demo-
cratic supreme court justice. Indeed,
this feeling is already being expressed
by senators, and dispatches are beiag
sent to leading republican organs Sc
verely rejecting on the lack of party
Judgment by the president.
1t is stated that Mr.. jackson has
made a fine circuit judge, and that no
doubt is entertained as to his making q
good justice. The appointment was q
great surprise to the Tennessee delega-
ton 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 as a 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-
publicaps gathered about and discussed
it. With the exception of few who
think the president should have ap:
pointed a republican the nomination
was we'll received.
NASHVILLE, Tenn, Feb. 4. -Judgc
Howell E. jackson is at home and is
holding court in Nashville. Soon after
the news of his nomination reached the
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 tho appointment Judge
Jackson has been the recipient of con.
gratulations from citizens, irrespective
of party, since the Information reached
the city.
Howell Edmunds jackson was born in Paris,
Tenn. April T. 1892 He received a classical ed.
ucation, graduating from the West Tennessee
college In the summer Of lS4& He afterward
took q two years course In law at the famous
law school Of the University OF Virginia; he
then read law under his kinsmen, Judge A. w.
g. Totem md Judge Milton Brown In 1855 he
entered the Lebanon law school, graduated tho
following year O656' and was admitted to prao
ttce ut the bar Of Jackson in the same year.
Three years later he removed to Memphis and
engaged there in the practice Of his profession.
He served twice rs Judge by appointment on
tho supreme bench OF the state and was
quite prominent as candidate before
the nominating convention for supreme Judge.
He returned to Jackson In 1876, and was elected
to the Tennessee house Of representatives as q
state credit democrat in 1881. The same year
he was elected to tho United States senate to
succeed James E. Bailey (democrat). and took
his seat March T. 1881. In 1883 he was nomi.
mated by Presidcn: 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.. Jackson's pol
Ntical Opponent