St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1894-12-17

was supposed that his indisposition was
but temporary, and the result Of over
work. During the last few weeks. how
ever, serious disease of the liver be-
came apparent to his physician, DR..
Senkler, the true nature of which seems
yet to be mystery. Although the JUS
tice suffered but little. his strength
failed rapidly. The presence of all his
family consoled his latter days.
Rev, DR.. Andrews will officiate at the
obsequies. which will take place tomOr-
row afternoon at 2 O'Clock from Christ
church. The pallbearers have not yet
been selected. but it is known that the
Loyal Legion will attend in body.
The deceased was not alone member
of that organization, but had been its
commander from his election in 1891
until his successor was elected in 1892.
The Loyal Legion of Minnesota will at
tend the funeral in body.
In all civilized nations the chief OF
the judiciary has followed the chief
executive alone in dignities and honor.
This secondary position is the result
rather of necessary policy than Of esq
sential right; for whatever may be the
abilities Of an executive leader, it is in
the fountain head of justice that con-
science and intellec: :-man's only di-
vine attrDuteS-are Indispensable.
A Scotchman, son Of that nation Of
moralists and philosophers, Chief JUS
tice GilfilIan possessed in unusual devel-
opment both cOnScientiOuSnesS and men,
tai strength. Even his most noticeable
idiosyncrasy, uniform and sometimes
startling Indifference to questions Of
policy and Self-interest. but augmented
his ju dicial fitness. Justice-that ex-
quisite balancing of law with co uity-
was alone his object and care.
His manners were often abrupt
The young lawyer, or the law
yer from the outlying counties.
would frequently feel a sense of per-
sOnal slight. But the oldest leaders of
the local bar knew we'll the impartiality,
the good intentions, of their abrupt
chief justice. His mind was strikingly
cautious, analytic and independent No
decision was arrived at hastily. The
most complicated questions became
easy. His references to authorities
were few, for he realized that Judge
who depends upon himself has an in
variable standard, while he that is
swayed by the decisions of others lies
at the mercy of the advocate with the
most industry or erudltiOn. His knowl-
edge Of the law was notable. Even in
his early days the younger lawyers
came constantly to one who not only
"knew the law. but where to find it."
All familiar with the chief justice rec
ognized his kindly heart. His ways,
however, were so free from art and
self-seeking that they brought rather
the few friends that remain than the
many who fit away. 1t follows, of
course, that such man was equally
devoted as husband and father.
Justice Gilfillan was born at Bannock-
burn, Scotland, Nov. 9. 1929. His pa
rents removed with him to New York in
1880, aud there he received an academic
education. At Buffalo and Ballston
Spa his legal studies were conducted.
and at Albany, in 1852, he was admitted
to the bar. The same year he began
tue practice of law ia Buffalo. In jan
.uary. 1857, he arrived in st. Paul. His
first legal partnership was With his
brother, c. d. Gilfilan, who continued
in the firm during some eight years.
Meantime, in 1862. MIR. Gil6llan raised
Company Ii, Seventh Minnesota volun-
tsers. and was commissioned captain in